Pop and Rock Music Apr 24, 2026 They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation. They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them. The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation. See more
Economics Apr 24, 2026 Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next? The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog... Share
Trump administration Apr 24, 2026 Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Democrats celebrate as Virginia voters approve new congressional maps that could flip House seats in their favor – as it happened This live blog is now closed.Virginia voters approve new congressional maps in blow to TrumpSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said that he d... Share
Inflation Apr 24, 2026 UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid biggest jump in fuel prices in more than three years Annual March rate shows impact of Iran war, which also pushed up cost of food and air faresUK inflation accelerated to 3.3% in March after the Iran war trigg... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 Middle East war ‘could wipe out 75% of chancellor’s budget headroom’; UK inflation climbs to 3.3% – as it happened Oil prices rise again above $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closed; EU energy commissioner warns energy crisis could last months or years even if t... Middle East war ‘could wipe out 75% of chancellor’s budget headroom’; UK inflation climbs to 3.3% – as it happened Oil prices rise again above $100 a barrel as strait of Hormuz remains closed; EU energy commissioner warns energy crisis could last months or years even if t... Share
Investments Apr 24, 2026 City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a... City firms bank on ‘Savvy Squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Britons towards investing The campaign is part of government initiative to boost financial risk taking, amid fears UK growth is being stymiedNils Pratley: the ‘Savvy Squirrel looks a... Share
Government borrowing Apr 24, 2026 UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m Figure hits three-year low but Iran war expected to blow hole in Reeves’s fiscal ‘headroom’The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target... UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m Figure hits three-year low but Iran war expected to blow hole in Reeves’s fiscal ‘headroom’The UK government budget came in below its annual borrowing target... Share
Economic growth (GDP) Apr 24, 2026 UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK econ... UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK econ... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situationEconomic output acros... Iran war hurting UK economy as consumer confidence falls; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – as it happened UK consumer optimism drops for third month running, as people grow more worried about the economy and their personal financial situationEconomic output acros... Share
Business Apr 24, 2026 Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early AprilUS justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome... Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – as it happened Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early AprilUS justice department drops criminal investigation against Jerome... Share
Ticket prices Apr 24, 2026 Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 eventKeir Starmer has been urged to honour hi... Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 eventKeir Starmer has been urged to honour hi... Share
Child trust funds Apr 24, 2026 Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200Rather than demanding money,... Campaign launched to reunite young Britons with forgotten savings accounts HMRC is contacting 21-year-olds as part of a new awareness drive around lost child trust funds, with an average balance of £2,200Rather than demanding money,... Share
Climate crisis Apr 24, 2026 The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see – podcast Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security“Last October, I and other journalists got quite excited because we t... The security report the UK government doesn’t want you to see – podcast Fiona Harvey tells Nosheen Iqbal why the climate crisis is a threat to national security“Last October, I and other journalists got quite excited because we t... Share
