UK Economy Pulls a Cheeky 0.3% in March, Iran War or No Iran War
UK GDP grew 0.3% in March 2026, defying forecasts of a contraction despite the Iran war. Q1 came in at 0.6%, but economists warn the good news may be front-loaded.
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Crisps Go Goth: Why Calbee Is Ditching Colour for Monochrome Packets
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching 14 products to black and white packaging from 25 May 2026, as the Iran war chokes off naphtha supplies used in ink. Here is what it means for shoppers.
Britain Bracing for 163,000 Job Losses: The Iran War Bill Lands on Our Doormat
The EY Item Club says the UK could lose 163,000 jobs in 2026 as Iran war fallout drives up energy costs, with South Wales and the Humber set to take the heaviest regional hits.
Bangladesh Feels the Pinch: How the 2026 Iran War Is Draining Wallets in Dhaka
The 2026 Iran war is choking Bangladesh's fuel supply, hammering its garment factories and pushing growth down to 3.9%. Here's why UK shoppers should care.
World
Air India Grounds Nearly 100 Flights as Iran War Sends Jet Fuel Through the Roof
Air India is axing nearly 100 international flights through July 2026 as the Iran war sends jet fuel prices soaring and airspace closures squeeze long-haul routes. Here is what UK travellers need to know.
World
May Day 2026: Why Millions Are Marching From Manila to Madrid (And Why You Should Care)
Workers worldwide marked May Day 2026 with mass protests over rising energy costs, stagnant wages and the fallout from the Iran war. Here is what it means for UK readers.
World
May Day 2026: Why Workers Are Marching as the Iran War Pushes Energy Bills Through the Roof
May Day 2026 rallies sweep the globe as workers protest soaring energy costs driven by the Iran war, with strikes, marches and union action from Paris to Pakistan.
Politics
Hegseth on the Ropes: The Moments the Pentagon Chief Wobbled Under Congressional Fire Over Iran
Pete Hegseth spent nearly six hours in front of the House Armed Services Committee defending the $25 billion Iran war, and the cracks showed every time lawmakers quoted him back to himself.
Politics
JD Vance Denies Worrying About America's Missile Stockpile, Then Worries About It On Live TV
JD Vance dismissed a report saying he was worried about America's depleting missile stockpile, then admitted on Fox News he was. The numbers behind the Iran war suggest he has every reason to be.
Politics
Hegseth's House Mauling Was Just the Warm-Up: The Senate Sharpens Its Knives
Pete Hegseth's bruising six-hour House Armed Services hearing on the Iran war was only the opening act. Thursday's Senate appearance, stacked with hostile Republicans and a personally aggrieved Mark Kelly, looks far more dangerous.
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Gaza's Peace Process Is Gasping for Air While the World Watches Iran
The Gaza ceasefire is fraying as the Iran war dominates global attention, with Hamas rejecting disarmament proposals, reconstruction funding falling far short, and continued Israeli strikes undermining trust in the peace process.
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Solar Panels Are Having a Moment: How the Iran War Turned Britain Into a Nation of Sun Chasers
The Iran war has triggered a massive spike in solar panel interest across the UK, with Octopus Energy reporting a 50% jump in inquiries and wholesale energy prices surging. Here is what the numbers actually say.