Coach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, UK operators warn 05. October 2026 (11:04) Rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business, threatening school transport, firms sayBusiness live – latest updatesCoach operators have said record diesel prices could force cuts to services including school transport, as hauliers warn rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business.The average price of diesel on UK forecourts hit a fresh record of more than £2 a litre last week, as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fuel supplies. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor launches legal action against police over Epstein raids 05. October 2026 (11:00) Former prince to challenge whether Thames Valley police acted lawfully over searches relating to his arrestAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking action against Thames Valley police to challenge the legality of search warrants that led to his arrest earlier this year, a judicial spokesperson has said.A private high court hearing is due to take place before Mr Justice Hilliard on Thursday to determine whether documents related to the the former Duke of York’s call for a judicial review can be made public; with Thames Valley police in opposition. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote 05. October 2026 (11:00) Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for voteUK politics live – latest updatesThe head of the Jewish Greens has said she may leave the party after it voted to adopt a policy that equates Zionism with racism and calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state.Vivien Lichtenstein said that while opinion among Jewish members of the party was split on the motion passed at its annual conference in Brighton on Sunday, she said she believed it was unhelpful and it was “possible” she might quit. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
