Britain's scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help | George Monbiot
This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than everWhen a business makes long-term plans, they call it prudence. When a government
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theguardian.com
13.08.2026
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’UK economy shows surprising resilienceBusiness live – latest updatesEconomic growth slowed in the second quart
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theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat
British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.
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bbc.co.uk
12.08.2026
Eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
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bbc.co.uk
11.08.2026
GCP Infrastructure Investments: Gravis on UK infrastructure, 8% yield & hidden portfolio value
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finance.yahoo.com
11.08.2026
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
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bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%.
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bbc.co.uk
03.08.2026
Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
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bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
UK economy returns to growth in May
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
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bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Cumberland Packaging selects Amtech EnCore ERP for UK operations
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finance.yahoo.com
14.07.2026
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
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bbc.com
18.06.2026
CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
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bbc.com
18.06.2026
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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bbc.com
18.06.2026
From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
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bbc.com
08.06.2026
Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.
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bbc.com
25.05.2026
Why are UK prices rising more quickly?
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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bbc.com
13.05.2026
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
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bbc.com
12.05.2026
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.
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bbc.com
11.05.2026
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
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bbc.com
11.05.2026