An Aberdeen Question Time sparked a heated debate as energy workers accused the SNP of failing to defend North Sea jobs while ministers sought to balance energy security and climate compatibility
Argentine president Javier Milei took part in Israel’s 78th Independence Day by singing and lighting a ceremonial torch, reinforcing his government’s distinct diplomatic posture and drawing varied domestic and international reactions
Prime minister Keir Starmer is under pressure as questions mount over how Lord Peter Mandelson was cleared for the US ambassadorship despite a negative recommendation from the UK’s security vetting agency
President Donald Trump’s decision to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has divided journalists and advocacy groups and reignited debates about press freedom
An exploration of how economic pressure, gender inequality and activism like the 4B movement are linked to South Korea’s record low birthrates and social unrest
As Iran bolsters its control of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States keeps a naval blockade in place and allies prepare a defensive international mission to reopen vital shipping lanes
Shipping lines welcome Iran’s reopening announcement but require mine clearances, written procedures and insurer guidance before returning to the strait
Pakistan has renewed shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran while a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens pressure and global markets react
Discover key figures on actual weekly hours worked from the Labour Force Survey and learn how the rolling three-month, seasonally adjusted dataset is organised and accessed
UK trade moved into a small deficit in February 2026 after exports fell and imports climbed, with goods weakening while services showed modest resilience
Martin Lewis advises using a staggered deposit plan into a stocks and shares ISA to smooth volatility and reminds savers about upcoming ISA allowance changes
