Grist
Trump Declared an Energy Emergency, Then Accidentally Created a Real One
Trump declared a national energy emergency, then started a war that created an actual one - and his emergency powers can't fix it.
2026-10-20
Grist
2026-08-18
The Guardian
Half of British Homes Now Take Longer to Sell, Because Waiting for a Better Deal Is a Hobby Now
Zoopla says half of British homes take longer to sell as mortgage volatility from the Iran war makes buyers 'wait and see' - because patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to 5.61% interest rates.
2026-05-28
The Guardian
Britain 'Sleepwalking Into a Food Crisis' While Government Takes a Nap, Experts Warn
Extreme weather, inflation, and the Iran war are pushing Britain toward a food crisis, but the government seems to think a nap will sort it out.
2026-05-18
The Guardian
Chancellor Decides That Not Raising Fuel Tax Is Actually an Option, Shocking Absolutely No One
Chancellor Rachel Reeves decides not to raise fuel duty, because sometimes the easiest way to help with the cost of living is to just not make it worse.
The Good Times
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