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Country-level quarterly trade estimates for goods and services

A compact overview of quarterly, seasonally adjusted trade estimates by country and a directory of dataset editions

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Affordable king size bed and at-home beauty picks to refresh your space

Explore a luxe-looking king size bed from ShopHomeStyle and two practical beauty items—an IPL handset and whitening products—that together refresh your bedroom and routine

Starmer faces Commons vote over Mandelson vetting referral

Sir Keir Starmer tells Labour MPs the referral is a political stunt as scrutiny mounts over Lord Mandelson’s Washington ambassadorship

Commons to vote on referring Keir Starmer over Mandelson appointment

A high-stakes House of Commons debate could trigger a formal inquiry into whether Keir Starmer misled MPs over the Mandelson appointment

Scottish Labour promises immediate implementation of Equality Act in women’s manifesto

Scottish Labour says it will act straight away on Equality Act changes, prioritising single-sex spaces, NHS wards and women’s health services

Behind the scenes: odd moments from the Holyrood campaign

A short, sharp guide to the week’s campaign oddities, overheard remarks and public moments from Holyrood

Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr priorities ahead of the Senedd election

Residents in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr want relief on business rates, better NHS access and stronger flood defences as the Senedd election approaches

EIMA 2022, International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition

EIMA International is the International Exposition of Machinery for Agriculture and Gardening, a biennial event created in 1969 by FederUnacoma.

Wave of assaults across Mali leaves defence minister dead and northern towns contested

On 28 April 2026 a coordinated offensive in Mali killed defence minister Sadio Camara, saw claims of Kidal falling and prompted international alarm

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Why Reo Hatate has slipped from Celtic’s starting XI and what it means

Martin O’Neill says he has no issue with Reo Hatate despite reduced minutes and previews team news for the Scottish Cup semi-final

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Surprise PFA Scotland shortlist excludes Celtic and Rangers for first time

Hearts and Motherwell feature heavily on the PFA Scotland shortlist, with no Celtic or Rangers players included and the awards ceremony set for May 3 at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow

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Worcester family seeks £40,000 to bring mother and daughter home from Montenegro

Family appeals for help to fund the medical repatriation of Helen and Nell Barratt from Montenegro

Use peppermint and mint herbs as a natural rodent deterrent

Use fragrant herbs and basic garden proofing to make your borders and patios unattractive to rodents

M&S in-store cookies contain up to 29 grams of sugar, influencer warns

A wellness founder flagged the sugar level in M&S bakery cookies and offered an alternative for a sweeter but lower-sugar treat

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How to reuse odd socks for cleaning, scent and crafts, according to a BBC expert

Turn lone socks into reusable cleaning tools, lavender sachets and craft toys with step-by-step tips and ways to stop your socks disappearing

Lifestyle

Cheap cleaning hack: remove black mould from grout with a £2 brush

A pocket-friendly cleaning brush from Søstrene Grene plus a drop of Fairy liquid made quick work of black mould in the grout

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Collarless jackets and at-home beauty picks to refresh your spring wardrobe

Refresh your look with collarless jackets and simple at-home beauty swaps

How the Strait of Hormuz became a flashpoint as Trump maintains a blockade

As Iran bolsters its control of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States keeps a naval blockade in place and allies prepare a defensive international mission to reopen vital shipping lanes

What Great Britain and the United Kingdom really mean

A concise guide to why Great Britain, the United Kingdom and the British Isles refer to different places and political entities

Shipping companies remain cautious after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

Shipping lines welcome Iran’s reopening announcement but require mine clearances, written procedures and insurer guidance before returning to the strait

Blockade of Iranian ports deepens tensions and drives up oil prices

Pakistan has renewed shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran while a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens pressure and global markets react

How the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could hit Iran and global markets

A clear explanation of the US blockade that began at 14:00 GMT on Monday, how it targets oil flows and what alternatives Iran might try

Economy

Actual weekly hours worked dataset for the UK: rolling three-month figures

Discover key figures on actual weekly hours worked from the Labour Force Survey and learn how the rolling three-month, seasonally adjusted dataset is organised and accessed

Economy

Uk imports rise and exports fall, leaving a £0.72bn trade deficit in February 2026

UK trade moved into a small deficit in February 2026 after exports fell and imports climbed, with goods weakening while services showed modest resilience

Economy

How to drip feed an ISA during market turbulence

Martin Lewis advises using a staggered deposit plan into a stocks and shares ISA to smooth volatility and reminds savers about upcoming ISA allowance changes

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