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'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war

caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in more than three years. Inflation could peak about [3.5% to 4% this year, economists have predicted](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnv8l17r51ro). At the start of the year

UK inflation rate rises to 3.3% in March after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years. The rise from 3% in the year to February was "largely due to increased fuel prices", while air fares and food also

Quarter of a million people could lose job by middle of 2027 as UK ‘flirts with recession’, analysis says

cause the biggest economic hit since the pandemic. Photograph: Sasan/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Matt Swannell, the forecast group’s chief economic adviser, said: “Spiralling energy costs and disruption to supply chains will push

Oil price tops $120 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’

4-6 week conflict before Tehran would buckle. Global oil supplies drop by nearly 20 million barrels every day the strait is choked off. Oxford Economics warned in a [blog post](https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/resource/prolonged-war-in-iran-could-tip-the-global-economy-into-recession/) that

Reeves poised to cancel planned fuel duty rise to help with cost of living

rise in inflation caused by the war in Iran. Reeves is expected to announce the plan to the Commons on Thursday. The prime minister’s spokesperson declined to comment on the plans, which were [first

Plan for healthier school meals in England will hit services, say caterers

4%. Sodexo, a group that also provides facilities management services, has a margin of 2.8%. Bidfood’s margin was about 3% in its 2025 financial year, according to accounts filed at Companies House. Members

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

caused shortages. This led to supermarkets putting limits on how many eggs each customer could buy and both producers and retailers put prices up to offset their losses. A big chunk of the cost

New York commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike

cause headaches for some sports fans planning to see the crosstown baseball rivals the New York Yankees and Mets battle this weekend or to watch the NBA’s New York Knicks playoff run at Madison

Kids' test scores began declining way before COVID. These schools are making gains

Inflation is sucking the life out of teacher pay raises, report says](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/27/nx-s1-5791733/teacher-pay-rising-inflation) Among the report's takeaways: Most states are finally making gains in math; federal relief dollars likely helped the lowest

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end

4. ***England news*** | The poorest and most nature-deprived communities in England will be [further left behind](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/04/englands-poorest-communities-face-deepest-cuts-green-space-planning-law-changes-report-warns) in their access to green spaces if proposed changes to planning laws go ahead

Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates

caused by high jet fuel prices. Sizemore said celebrating the country's 250th birthday is part of Duffy's official duties, too. At one point in the trailer, Duffy says to his family while sitting

Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing

4% jump in Brent crude](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/oil-prices-climb-trump-dismisses-iran-response-us-peace-plan) on Monday to $105.50 a barrel, before it settled at $103.50. - **Follow our liveblog** for the [latest updates.](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/11/middle-east-crisis-iran-us-israel-donald-trump-rejects-iran-peace-proposal-latest-news-updates) ## **Americans onboard hantavirus cruise ship