Red Sea attacks: Greek vessel hit by missile

23 minutes ago About sharing Dozens of vessels have been targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea since November (file image) By Kathryn Armstrong BBC News A Malta-flagged, Greek-owned vessel has been hit with a missile in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, maritime security firm Ambrey has said. It is thought…

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Young drivers face £3,000 cost for car insurance

53 minutes ago Comments About sharing By Jemma Dempsey BBC News Young drivers have been hit hardest by the highest car insurance costs on record, with some facing premiums of nearly £3,000, according to data. Confused.com, the price comparison firm, said on average 17-20-year-olds had seen insurance rise by more than £1,000 from the same…

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UK councils most in debt revealed

25 minutes ago About sharing Thurrock Council, in Essex, has debts reaching £1.4bn By Pilar Tomas and Paul Lynch BBC Shared Data Unit The debt mountain at UK councils has reached staggering levels, posing a risk to local services, the Public Accounts Committee has said. BBC analysis shows UK councils owe a combined £97.8bn to…

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