Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.
Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
It comes as ministers grapple with spiralling unemployment rates among young people.
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.
The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
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The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
Electricity costs will rise in Alderney to help ensure the long-term stability of the energy supply.
Citizens Advice is offering the packs and advice to residents in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole.
The communities minister was giving his reaction to the £17m support package announced by the UK government.
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
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