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1. Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran conflict pushes diesel tank to £100

   Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak at a press conference later on Wednesday morning.

2. Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Wednesday, April 1, 2026

   Read what the stars mean for you today, from Aries to Gemini

3. Family of Virginia Giuffre call on King to meet with them during US state visit

   It comes after US congressman Ro Khanna wrote to Charles on Monday also urging him to meet survivors.

4. Man, 36, to appear in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby

   The victims were four men and three women aged between 36 and 52.

5. Household energy bill drop ‘short-lived respite’ amid fears of July hike

   Ofgem’s price cap has dropped from £1,758 to £1,641 – a reduction of £117 or around £10 a month for the average household.

6. England vs Japan LIVE: Friendly result, latest updates and fan reaction

   Harry Kane misses out injured as Three Lions lose final game before World Cup squad selection

7. Trump tells Britain 'go get your own oil’ and Hegseth mocks 'big, bad Royal Navy' in latest attacks on UK over Iran war

   Donald Trump has blasted Britain for refusing to help in the ‘decapitation of Iran’ as rising oil and gas prices hit UK consumers

8. Youths spark mayhem on Clapham High Street AGAIN just days after three teenagers arrested as mob storm shops

   Two 16-year-old girls and one 15-year-old girl were arrested for anti-social behaviour and assault at the weekend - with further chaos on Tuesday evening

9. Scott Mills sacking latest: BBC apologises for failing to investigate allegation against fired Radio 2 star last year

   DJ questioned by police over allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy under 16 in 2018, but the case was dropped

10. DR Congo vs Jamaica LIVE: World Cup play-off result, match stream and latest updates

    A spot at this summer’s finals is on the line