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Rural UK Households Struggle with Rising Heating Oil Costs Amid Iran Conflict

Rural UK households face soaring heating oil prices amid Iran conflict, impacting families and farmers with rising costs and supply challenges.

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BBC Dominique Shepherd, who has dark hair and dark eyes. She wears a white and green-striped rugby jersey.

PM Warns Iran Conflict Could Impact UK Economy Amid Rising Energy Prices

PM Sir Keir Starmer warns prolonged Iran conflict may impact UK economy amid rising energy prices. Government monitors risks and international cooperation continues. Conservative leader urges faster action on cost of living and fuel duty cuts.

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Jeffries: DHS Leadership Change Insufficient to Reopen Government Funding

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says DHS leadership change alone won't reopen government funding. Senator Thom Tillis calls for Stephen Miller's removal amid immigration policy concerns. Trump says war end with Iran will be a mutual decision with Netanyahu.

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Eyewitness Attempts to Fight Vape Shop Fire That Led to Major Blaze in Glasgow

An eyewitness tried to extinguish a vape shop fire near Glasgow Central station before explosions forced him to stop. The blaze engulfed a 19th-century building, causing partial collapse and closure of the station. Officials doubt the building's survival.

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Starmer Warns UK Economy Faces Greater Risks as Iran Conflict Prolongs

Keir Starmer warns prolonged Iran conflict could severely impact UK economy. Lib Dems urge cancelling King Charles' US visit amid Trump tensions. Rising oil prices prompt calls to reduce non-essential travel. G7 ministers to discuss emergency oil reserves release.

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Keir Starmer talks during a visit to a community centre

Police Dog Mac Honored at Crufts for Saving Missing Man's Life

Police dog Mac and handler PC Andy Inglis received the NPCC Police Dog Action of the Year award at Crufts after saving a man missing for 17 days in Perthshire.

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Police Scotland Cocker spaniel Mac wearing a police harness outside on a hill

Glasgow Central Station Closed After Major Fire and Building Collapse

Glasgow Central station remains closed after a major fire, believed to have started in a vape shop, gutted a historic building and disrupted transport services.

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Firefighters dousing huge fire with water at night

New BBC Appeal Seeks Answers in Diane Sindall Murder After Wrongful Conviction

BBC Crimewatch has launched a new appeal to solve the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall, which led to Peter Sullivan's wrongful 38-year imprisonment. The case has been reopened after DNA evidence cleared Sullivan, with police seeking new witnesses.

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Handout Diane Sindall, who has blonde hair, smiles at the camera while holding a light coloured puppy which appears to be a labrador

Reed Assures Anti-Muslim Hatred Definition Won't Limit Free Speech

Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the new anti-Muslim hostility definition will not restrict free speech, balancing protection with expression amid rising hate crimes.

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Lib Dems Urge Starmer to Cancel King’s US Visit Amid Iran Tensions

The Liberal Democrats urge Sir Keir Starmer to cancel the King’s planned US visit amid tensions over Iran and criticism from Donald Trump.

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PA Media US President Donald Trump and King Charles III at the state banquet for the US President and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, on day one of their second state visit to the UK in September 2025

Essex Pupils Advised to Remove Blazers Amid Violence Concerns

Essex Police have advised secondary pupils to remove blazers when walking home amid concerns over planned violence linked to social media posts promoting school fights.

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SDLP Urges NI Executive to Support Households Amid Rising Energy Costs

The SDLP urges the Northern Ireland Executive to provide support amid soaring energy costs, with heating oil prices rising sharply due to Middle East tensions and calls for a shift to renewable energy.

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PA Media Matthew O'Toole, a Stormont MLA, speaking in front of the camera. He has red hair and blue eyes and is wearing a dark suit, shirt and tie.