Rachel Reeves faces growing calls to ditch fuel tax hike after Iran war

Alex ForsythPolitical correspondent BBC A few weeks ago, I was driving along the M6 late at night, towards the West Midlands, when I came across the orange flashing lights and miles of cones that signify road works. Two lanes were closed and the overhead gantry warned of a 50mph speed limit on the near-empty motorway….

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs he welcomes reports that X is taking over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok. Sir Keir told MPs he had been informed X was “acting to ensure full compliance with UK law” – but his spokesman later clarified he did not have any new…

Castore Tom Beahon set up Castore with his brother Phil in 2015 The co-founder of premium sportswear firm Castore has defended the price of replica football kits. Tom Beahon, who set up the company with his brother Phil in 2015, maintains that if fans could not afford to buy the official merchandise then the market…

Charlie Javice, the entrepreneur convicted this year for defrauding JPMorgan Chase when the bank bought her student loan start-up, was sentenced on Monday to more than seven years in prison. In March, a jury found Ms Javice guilty of bank, wire and securities fraud, as well as conspiracy to commit fraud, for giving JPMorgan fake…

A charity in Worcestershire has entered an “exciting new chapter” after opening its new, larger premises. The Droitwich Community Pantry and Fridge, which aims to tackle food waste, has moved to the Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire Beatrice Grant, MP for Droitwich and Evesham Nigel Huddleston, and the Mayor…