US Treasury secretary says short-term economic pain worth long-term security
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.

UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

King not meeting Epstein survivors, but state visit could help ease US-UK tensions
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.

As former Nato chief warns about defence spending, how much has the military shrunk?
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

BBC Verify looks at the size of the UK military after Lord Robertson criticises the government over defence spending.

Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".