Economy
Passport Fees Cross £100 for First Time as Home Office Raises Adult Rate to £102.50
The increase from 8 April 2026 pushed the adult online renewal fee above the triple-figure threshold for…
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FTSE 100 First Crossed 10,000 in History — Then Iran War Struck
The milestone moment in January 2026 was followed within weeks by the geopolitical shock that redefined the…
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FTSE 100 Surges 3 Percent on Iran Ceasefire as Traders Price in Peace Premium
London's benchmark index jumped from its war low to above 10,600 as markets welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire…
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Royal Navy Authorised to Board Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers in UK Waters
Healey's announcement marks a significant escalation in the enforcement of Russian oil sanctions as the Iran war…
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Three Russian Submarines Detected Near UK Undersea Cables in Covert Operation
Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that British forces were deployed to deter the submarines, which operated near…
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Three Russian Submarines Detected Near UK Undersea Cables in Covert Operation
Defence Secretary John Healey revealed that British forces were deployed to deter the submarines, which operated near…
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UK Economy Grows 0.4% in First Quarter as Services Lead Recovery
The quarterly growth figure of 0.4% is the strongest in a year and beats the OBR forecast,…
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UK Commits Additional £3bn to Ukraine in Largest Single Military Package
The package includes long-range missiles, air defence systems, and a 10-year bilateral security agreement signed in Kyiv…
