Stock markets drop after spike in crude oil prices amid Iran conflict On Monday morning, the FTSE 100 joined the other major financial markets with a firm slump, dipping by as much as 1.7%. Evening Standard · Mar 9
What does war in the Middle East mean for my finances? Here, the Press Association looks at how the conflict could impact people’s finances in different ways. Evening Standard · Mar 9
Oil prices race above 100 dollars a barrel as Iran conflict escalates Brent crude soared by 17% to more than 108 dollars a barrel, having at one stage reached nearly 120 dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022. Evening Standard · Mar 9
UK must be prepared for a price shock from the Iran war Governments are having to wake up to the fact they will have to take a closer interest in supply chains for essentials The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
What will Rachel Reeves’s spring forecast mean for household finances? The chancellor promises more money in people’s pockets, but the Iran crisis makes steeper inflation a pressing worry The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
UK drivers issued warning over panic buying fuel amid Middle East conflict Oil prices have already increased as the regional war entered its fourth day The Independent UK · Mar 3
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85 The Italian racer won the FIA Cup for Rally Drivers with Lancia in 1977 Motorsport · Feb 28
Lancia rally legend Munari passes away aged 85 The Italian racer won the FIA Cup for Rally Drivers with Lancia in 1977 Autosport · Feb 28
‘In the dog house’: Police issue warning after ‘pet detective’ camera catches driver cuddling dog AI-enabled cameras usually used to catch motorists using phones or not wearing seatbelts The Independent UK · Feb 13
The hidden way potholes could influence your next car purchase DRIVESMART: Are potholes secretly shaping car design? EV editor Steve Fowler explores how the UK’s road nightmare could affect your next purchase in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter The Independent UK · Feb 9
Where to find the cheapest petrol stations as oil prices rise A price comparison site analyses the cost of petrol across different petrol stations throughout London and beyond Evening Standard · Jan 30
Petrol prices drop to lowest level in almost five years A litre of petrol at UK forecourts costs an average of 131.91p, the RAC said The Independent UK · Jan 29
The road issue causing ‘frightening’ number of drivers to be involved in near-misses RAC has now urged the government to work with councils to "rectify this situation" The Independent UK · Jan 20
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15 Petrol prices vary wildly from one filling station to the next. Why? From postcode pricing to slow-falling wholesale costs, the price you pay at the pump depends less on petrol itself than on where – and when – you fill up
Bored Panda · Jan 8 “I Humiliated Her”: Husband Bans Wife From The Front Seat After Her Anxiety Meltdown Puts Them At Risk Road traffic crashes account for more than a million fatalities globally each year, so responsible driving is paramount. When you get into your car, your goal should be to get to your destination safely. You can love your family with all of your heart, but if they behave in dangerous…
Evening Standard · Jan 7 Will Storm Goretti dump snow on London? Tracker reveals likely path across southern England - as new amber alerts issued Ice warnings remain in place for most of the UK on Wednesday morning amid an Arctic air mass
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 Government signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain’s roads Eye-tests for older drivers, automatic emergency braking in new cars and crackdown on drink-driving among new proposals
Evening Standard · Jan 6 Commuters told to check for disruption after ice warnings issued across UK It comes after an Arctic air mass brought wintry showers across the country
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Warning issued over de-icing your car as drivers face potential fines Highway experts warn that drivers could be fined up to £1,000 for repeatedly defrosting their car incorrectly
The Guardian - UK · Jan 2 Mini-revival in London IPOs is a relief but return of confidence is slow Payments firm Wise snubbed the UK in 2025 but the RAC and software giant Visma are forecast to float this year
Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025 Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway Great Western Railway said services between Reading and Gatwick Airport would be disrupted on Christmas Eve due to a shortage of train staff.
The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025 Train passengers face delays due to Christmas Eve staff shortages Great Western Railway services have been disrupted due to a shortage of train staff
The Guardian - UK · Dec 24, 2025 White Christmas ‘unlikely’ but health alert issued amid falling UK temperatures Christmas Day expected to be dry and bright, with low temperature warnings posing greater risk to vulnerable people