Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.

The government spent £377m to keep British Steel's Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report.

Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

It comes after President Trump urged the UK and other countries to send warships to protect the vital shipping channel.

The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.