US energy chief says spike in gas prices will fall ‘before too long’ amid Iran war 08. March 2026 (17:28) Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industryThe US Department of Energy secretary, Chris Wright, said on Sunday that the spike in energy prices would last weeks, at the worst, not months, and that the US would not target Iran’s energy industry.His comments come amid rising anxiety that Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, which caused a reduction in shipping through the strait of Hormuz and production slowdowns in some oil and gas producing states in the Middle East, may cause broad economic turbulence and higher inflation. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Emperor Naruhito watches Ohtani and Japan survive scare against Australia at World Baseball Classic 08. March 2026 (17:00) Masataka Yoshida’s late HR helps seal 4-3 winNaruhito first emperor in 60 years to attend baseballMasataka Yoshida’s late home run triggered a comeback win for Japan over Australia at the World Baseball Classic on Sunday, with Emperor Naruhito made a rare appearance.The underdog Aussies struck first in the sixth inning of the group stage game when outfielder Aaron Whitefield came home after a throwing error by Japan’s catcher, Kenya Wakatsuki. But in the seventh, Yoshida connected with a two-run shot over right centre field. Japan put on two more insurance runs in the eighth, and hung on for the 4-3 victory. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
John Lewis to give update as staff hope for first annual bonus since 2022 08. March 2026 (16:56) JLP, which runs department store chain and Waitrose, to report its results for year to January on ThursdayWorkers at the John Lewis Partnership are expected to find out this week whether they will receive their first annual bonus payment in four years.The retail group, which runs the John Lewis department store chain and Waitrose supermarket business, will also reveal how it has been progressing with its transformation strategy in an update on Thursday 12 March. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Police officer who failed to enter home despite hearing 50 loud thuds inside as man murdered his wife with skateboard escapes with a written warning
Ian Huntley could get a memorial service and the prison governor will be forced to write a letter of condolence to his family
Cash machine raiders who used angle grinders to open ATMS in £700,000 spree before boasting that police had no evidence are jailed
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Fergie's 'cruel and overt betrayal' of the late Queen: Royal expert says ex-Duchess 'shamefully took advantage' of monarch who was her mother figure