England's mayors to get power to impose tourist tax
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

Hospitality leaders warn the uncapped levy would risk jobs and push prices up for families holidaying in England.

Oil, gas and borrowing costs surge as fears over Middle East escalate
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

The price of oil jumps to $105 a barrel amid signs the Iran war will not be resolved quickly.

Trump says every adult American would get $5,000 if Republicans win midterm elections
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

Speaking at a party convention, the US president gave no details on how the plan would work or where the money would come from.

Police and army attend funeral for officer killed in wrong-way A66 crash
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

Former army colleagues attend PC Tom Clough's funeral alongside police and emergency workers.

Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Posted on Thursday September 10, 2026

Police say the arrests are not connected to incidents linked to Jewish and Iranian communities in London earlier this year.