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UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise

The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online

The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say

Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.

Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.

Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail

In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.