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Blackpool-based British national gravel champion Lizzie Hermolle recorded the fastest known time for a female rider to complete an off-road Everesting challenge, finishing in 11 hours and 5…

Oil Prices, Conflict & Your Savings: The Hormuz Crisis Impact on UK Investments

The Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Brent crude has surged past $100 a barrel, and the FTSE 100 has shed more than 11% since conflict erupted at the…

Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75%: What the Middle East Crisis Means for Your Finances

In an unusually unanimous decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted on 18 March 2026 to hold the base rate at 3.75% — pausing what…