Experts advise against refueling cars after 5pm due to higher fuel prices. Petrol and diesel prices have risen significantly since February, and timing refueling can affect costs.more

The Polish national team dropped from 34th to 35th place in the FIFA rankings. France regained the top spot for the first time in almost 10 years, following a draw between leaders Spain and Egypt.more

New laws will make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds for unwanted auto-renewals, the government has said. A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).more

Food inflation could hit 9% in the UK this year, even if the strait of Hormuz opens within the next few weeks, figures suggest, as the Iran war pushes up energy prices.more

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned passengers could be hit by severe disruption ‘next month’ if jet fuel starts to run out due to the Iran war. Jet fuel supplies could be disrupted in early May if the Middle East conflict continues, the boss of Ryanair has warned. more

The UK will pursue closer economic ties with the European Union in light of the war in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister told a news conference he would use a summit with the EU later this year to seek more cooperation with the bloc on the economy and security.more

Manchester City’s Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland is investing not only in material possessions, including luxury cars, but also in… chess. He is backing the new Total Chess World Championship Tour series, which will have an annual prize fund of $2.7 million.more

NASA's manned lunar orbiter, Artemis II, has launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is the first such human lunar mission in 53 years. It is scheduled to last 10 days; on the sixth day, Artemis II will make its closest approach to the Moon during this flight.more

Under current rules, police are expected to record NCHIswhere no criminal offence has been committed, but the person reporting it believes the incident is motivated by hostility or prejudice because of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender identity. more

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Three more people have been arrested following the arson attack on Jewish charity-owned ambulances in north London, the Metropolitan Police has said.more

According to a survey by the Nowe Przestrzenie Foundation, 71 per cent of employees in Poland do not feel psychologically safe within their teams, and a third work in a state of constant anxiety. Experts stress that anxiety in the workplace stifles a company’s innovation and leads to staff turnover.more

Iga Swiatek is expected to reinforce her coaching team with the addition of Francisco Roig, following the Spaniard’s departure from Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard’s camp. The move comes as part of a broader reshuffle across both tours, with Roig switching from the ATP Tour to a leading role within the WTA.more

A new town centre is being developed in Canada Water, Southeast London, featuring 16 streets and a town square. However, affordable housing quota has decreased from 35% to 9%.more

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s. Workers aged 18-20 will see an 85p rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices will get 45p more to £8 an hour.more

After losing 3-2 to Sweden in the World Cup play-off final, Polish national team captain Robert Lewandowski emphasized that he is currently unable to make any further commitments regarding his future with the national team. "I need to think about a few things," he noted.more

The International Monetary Fund warns the UK is especially exposed to rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict and closure of the Strait of Hormuz.more

An MP says mobile phone theft has been “effectively decriminalised” in the wake of the Morgan McSweeney affair. Max Wilkinson, the Liberal Democrat home affairs spokesman, said just 0.82 per cent of such crimes led to a charge across 17 forces in 2024-25.more

US President Donald Trump said in an interview with the British newspaper The Telegraph published on Wednesday that he is seriously considering withdrawing the United States from NATO. He called the North Atlantic Alliance a "paper tiger."more

The risk posed to women by ex-partners in cases of abuse is underestimated by large swathes of the British public, according to the charity Refuge. Data from the charity’s helpline found that 42% of people who call Refuge for help identify a former partner as their abuser, a statistic which underlines how common it is for an ex to be a cause of harm after a relationship has ended.more

Iraq became the final participant in the FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. They defeated Bolivia 2-1 in the intercontinental play-off. For the first time since 2014, Poland will miss the World Cup, having lost 3-2 away to Sweden on Tuesday.more

The Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already struggling to afford everyday essentials. The escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has driven the price of oil, gas, crop fertiliser and other raw materials sharply higher, threatens to cause another cost of living shock.more

British Prime Minister Keir ​Starmer discussed migration ‌and closer cooperation on returns, ​border security and ​tackling people smuggling ⁠networks in a ​meeting with Syrian ​President Ahmed al-Sharaa in London, said Starmer's ​office on ​Tuesday.more

Queen Mary's eldest daughter will soon join the Danish army. Princess Isabella is due to finish high school later this year and afterwards she will spend 11 months doing military service. The princess, who will turn 19 in April, is to join the Guard Hussar Regiment in Slagelse, west of Copenhagen, from August.more

Over 12 million UK drivers are eligible for an average £830 payout under FCA’s £7.5 billion redress scheme for car finance mis-selling.more