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EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Jo Malone hopes ‘sense will prevail’ in lawsuit over her name

The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Lidl begins building its first pub at site in Dundonald, Northern Ireland

The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

The York food waste “saints” who feed city’s children

Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.

Iran war: Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile ceasefire deal

Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

22,000 students told to pay back ‘mis-sold’ maintenance loans

Maintenance loans are paid to students in instalments to cover living costs, such as accommodation and food. Loans are means-tested, based on household income....

The construction boss who built a new life after time in prison

Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

‘Even if Iran war ends now farmers costs will have to be passed on’

Patrick Crehan buys fuel on behalf of a 3,500 member consortium, who are mainly agricultural farmers. Before the conflict, he was paying around 70p...

Jersey government profiting from rising fuel costs ‘not right’

The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Will the ceasefire have any impact on UK fuel and food prices?

Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage has already been set in motion.

Heating oil: Berkshire councils drafting policy for financial aid

A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.

Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last

Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

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