Lidl begins building its first ever pub
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
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UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
View Full Story09-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans
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'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
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Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.
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Why it could take months for fuel and food prices to return to normal
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.
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Will the ceasefire have any impact on UK fuel and food prices?
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.
View Full Story08-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.
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Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
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Councils working on policy for heating oil support
A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.
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India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
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Five common renovations that could actually devalue your home
Whether it's a head-to-toe transformation of a fixer-upper or a few licks of paint to freshen the place up, homeowners are usually keen to put their own stamp on their property.
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Foodbank hub set to expand to meet growing demand
Stratford Foodbank is preparing to move to a larger unit, to meet growing demand for its services.
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Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
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Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: BBC News
Waitrose worker sacked for tackling Easter egg thief gets job offer
The boss of Iceland has offered a job to the man who says he was sacked from Waitrose for tackling a shoplifter.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
How the crisis in key waterway is affecting fuel supplies for different countries
Fears of fuel shortages have been sparked recently as the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz was reduced to a trickle amid threats from Iran, which experts say effectively controls the waterway.
View Full Story07-Apr-2026 - Source: Sky News
Airlines cut flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
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