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Luojiashan tanker sits anchored in Muscat, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman

UK looking at 'all options' to secure key oil route through Strait of Hormuz

The energy secretary also hinted at the possibility of sending minesweeping drones to the region.

9 mins agoMiddle EastEnergy Secretary Ed Miliband speaking on the Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme. He wears a dark navy suit, a white shirt and a ruby red satin tie.

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

3 hrs agoMiddle East

Police share details of tattoos as they trace man found dead in bin

Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

2 hrs agoCoventry & Warwickshire

Man, 87, dies and four in hospital after two-car crash in Fife

The man was driving a red Dacia Sandero which collided with a blue Vauxhall Astra on the A92 north of Rathillet.

5 hrs agoEdinburgh, Fife & EastFly-tipped rubbish in Birmingham in February 2026

Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being considered

The move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.

4 hrs agoPoliticsPrince William aged 2 stands in a field of flowers with his mother the late Princess of Wales

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

4 hrs agoUKUndated handout photo of a still taken from video of the missile firing from HMS Vigilant, which fired an unarmed Trident II (D5) ballistic missile. A missile blasts above the ocean, with light and smoke behind it, over the ocean.

UK must build own nuclear missiles to end reliance on US, say Lib Dems

Sir Ed Davey is calling on the government to start work on a "fully independent British nuclear deterrent".

1 hr agoPoliticsPictures of flowers and a toy animal left near the Peabody Estate building in Horseferry Road in central London

Floral tributes left after death of baby girl

A baby girl dies from a height and a woman is arrested on suspicion of murder.

A group of people thought to be migrants wade into the water to board an approaching small boat in an attempt to reach the UK by crossing the English Channel.

Reform council seeks to declare migration emergency

The Reform administration says Kent is "at the forefront of a small-boat invasion".

A group of people stand outside, in a park with their dogs. The coffee stand is in the background, with an awning for people to sit underneath.

'An angel in the park': Customers rally around Iranian barista after attack

The customers of a coffee stand say its owner, Diaco Yari, has gone above and beyond for his customers.

John Alford in a white shirt. He has short greying hair

London's Burning actor John Alford dies in prison

The 54-year-old former star of Grange Hill and London's Burning was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk.

John Swinney, a bald man wearing black glasses. He is wearing a navy suit and purple tie, with a saltire pin. He is standing in front of a yellow lectern - which has 'On Scotland's side' written on it- with his arms out-stretched, mid-speech.

Swinney promises £500m childcare boost and more GP walk-in clinics

The first minister told his party's spring conference he will extend childcare if re-elected in May.

Watch/Listen

Floors collapse inside the building as fire fighters work at the site of a large fire in Glasgow City centre on March 8, 2026.

Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

The dome of a neighbouring building has collapsed as ScotRail says no trains will operate in or out of the station on Monday.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wears a dark blue suit and white shirt

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

A young motorsport driver with curly brown hair, dressed in a sleek black racing suit accented with white and teal details. Sponsor logos are visible across the suit, including one on the collar.

The karting track where F1 drivers race

Kimi Antonelli is just one of the many F1 drivers who have honed their skills on a 'challenging" track.

Bald headed man with glasses in a BBC radio studio.

Reporter told police about Ian Huntley's troubling tale

Journalist Brian Farmer recalls the day an interview with murderer Ian Huntley raised deep suspicion.

Features & analysis

The Henry Moore sculpture King and Queen viewed from behind looking over a reservoir with a tree lined hill in the distance

It was once part of Scotland's landscape - now it's been sold for £26m

King and Queen by Henry Moore used to overlook a reservoir as part of a sculpture park near Dumfries.

Two women in white wedding dresses hug each other, they are outside on a stone patio

BBC comedy spotlights a romantic dilemma some disabled people face

Co-creator and star of We Might Regret This, Kyla Harris on delving into issues rarely seen on screen.

A composite picture of the Churchill £5 note on one side, and a beaver swimming through the water on the other.

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Two small, pewter baby feet are held in a woman's hand against a plain background.

What to say on Mother's Day after pregnancy or baby loss

Navigating the loss of a pregnancy or newborn baby can be especially difficult on Mothering Sunday.

Young woman with red hair, wearing beige jumper holds smartphone in one hand and household bills in the other

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

More from the UK

A police cordon attached to a tree in the middle of a wooded area. A blue police tent can be seen further down the footpath next to some trees.

Police share details of tattoos in bid to identify man found in bin

Police issue a description of his distinctive tattoos as their efforts to identify him continue.

A man with white hair and a navy padded jacket

Bomb aftermath was 'a scene of a complete chaos that I'll never forget'

Four people were murdered, including two children, after a no warning bomb planted by the UVF exploded at the bar in Dungannon on St Patrick's Day, 50 years ago.

A large plastic heating oil tank in a garden with its top open and a hose filling it.

Swinney tells UK government to 'get a move on' with heating oil support

The first minister responds to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' promise of help with rising energy costs caused by war in the Middle East

Penarth pier, which is in the Vale of Glamorgan

Council tax rises in Wales - see how your area compares

Council tax bills in Wales will see an average rise of 4.9% from April after councils approved their budgets for the next financial year.

Latest updates

2 hrs agoThe image shows a hedgehog's face poking out from beneath a building.

Hedgehog numbers 'plummet' in Channel Islands

Rescuers express concerns for the species as the loss of habitats are partly blamed for the fall.

2 hrs ago4 hrs agoPrince William aged 2 stands in a field of flowers with his mother the late Princess of Wales

William shares unseen photo of Princess Diana for Mother's Day

The Prince of Wales captioned the previously unseen photo: "remembering my mother, today and every day".

4 hrs ago7 hrs agoThe picture shows a close‑up of a hornet feeding on the surface of a red fruit. The insect has a yellow face, dark eyes, a reddish‑brown head and thorax, and a banded abdomen with yellow and darker brown stripes. It has clear wings folded along its back and is standing on the smooth skin of what looks like an apple.

Weekly round-up: Stories you may have missed

Here's our round-up of some of the stories you may not have seen in the past week.

7 hrs ago18 hrs agoTanker sails on open sea in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz, while several other ships are silhouetted in the background behind it

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

18 hrs ago23 hrs agoHarry and Meghan pictured in front of a white wall. Harry has short red hair and a beard. He wears a white collared shirt and a black open blazer. Meghan has medium-length black hair and wears a black long-sleeved top.

Harry and Meghan accuse royal author of 'deranged conspiracy'

Extracts from a new book about the Royals claim the Queen said Meghan had "brainwashed" Prince Harry.

23 hrs ago1 day agoA large pile of rubbish and cardboard boxes on the side of a street.

Drivers could get licence points for fly-tipping

Councils will also be encouraged to seize and crush the vehicles of people caught fly-tipping.

1 day ago1 day agoA sloth with his mouth open.

Quiz of the week: Why is a sloth moving away?

What can you remember about the past week in the Channel Islands?

1 day ago2 days agoAn image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson sat around a wooden table.

First image emerges of Andrew, Mandelson and Epstein together

The image shows Lord Mandelson and the former prince in bathrobes sitting on wooden decking with Epstein.

2 days ago2 days agoGemma is wearing a sports top, shorts, a hat, a running vest and is holding walking poles. She is taking part in a race.

'Unstoppable' hit and run victim in half marathon

Gemma Hunter says she is excited to take part in the race in Bath on Sunday.

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