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Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’, counter-terror police say

Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the former Conservative minister’s death.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

BP set for further boost from oil prices, but braces for £740m write-down

The oil giant will report second quarter figures on August 4.

Evening Standard · Jul 14

Starmer urges return to Iran ceasefire after ‘challenging’ two days

The Prime Minister warned that UK household bills would likely be hit unless the situation improved.

Evening Standard · Jul 8

UK braced for record breaking heat as rare red weather warnings come into force

A “heat-dome” settling over western Europe could bring temperatures of nearly 40C on Wednesday and Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

Oil prices fall to early March levels as US-Iran peace talks progress

JD Vance stated that extensive discussions with senior Iranian officials have established a ‘good foundation’ for a comprehensive final peace deal

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Oil prices hit lows not seen since early March on US-Iran peace talk progress

Brent crude dropped nearly 2% to 76.5 US dollars a barrel at one stage in morning trading on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

What are the big issues facing the new PM as Starmer announces resignation?

Sir Keir’s successor will face a series of challenges.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

Burnham could be PM within weeks as Starmer quits after losing support of MPs

Andy Burnham could become prime minister by mid-July after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Labour leader.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

Oil prices drop further below 80 dollars a barrel as US-Iran peace deal signed

Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said leaders of both the United States and Iran had signed the peace-deal agreement.

Evening Standard · Jun 18

Starmer and G7 urge robust agreement to follow Trump’s Iran ‘breakthrough’ deal

The group also backed the UK-French led effort to facilitate shipping through the key shipping lane.

Evening Standard · Jun 17