What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?
Getty Images About 20% of global oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz There is considerable speculation that Iran might retaliate for the
US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
Adam Hancock Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains
Tesla robotaxi service rolls out in ‘low-key’ Texas launch
Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxis rolled out for the first time on roads in Austin, Texas on Sunday. In videos shared by Tesla on X, a small
Let non-doms pay £250,000 and avoid some UK tax
Reform UK has announced it would give non-doms the chance to avoid many UK taxes by paying a £250,000 fee, with the proceeds going to
Lower energy costs part of government’s 10-year plan for industry
Lowering energy costs for thousands of businesses by scrapping green levies will form a central part of the government’s new 10-year industrial strategy. The plan,
FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith dies aged 80
Fred Smith, founder of the US parcel delivery giant Federal Express, has died at the age of 80, the company has announced. Mr Smith founded
North Shields social hub helps care-experienced people gain skills
North Tyneside Council Rachel Fairless was referred to the scheme by the council’s care leavers team A care-experienced woman says volunteering at a new social
London funeral costs highest in UK, report finds
Helen Drew & Olivia Demetriades BBC News, London Getty Images The average cost of an attended funeral in London in 2024 was £5,449 The average
Young people in the East of England struggle to buy a first home
Nic Rigby BBC Politics East Andrew Sinclair/BBC Lauren Finch is hoping to get on the housing ladder The government wants 1.5 million new homes to
Dating app scam victims told ‘don’t suffer in silence’
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images Students are being urged not to suffer in silence when targeted by scams on dating apps, as