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Is the Iran war helping Russia’s economy?

Putin’s economy may benefit from rising oil prices.

Would opening up North Sea oil again resolve the current energy price problems for the UK?

A number of prominent political voices have said drilling in the North Sea is the answer to the energy crisis. We’ve spoken to experts to find out more.

An investigation by Channel 4 News FactCheck has revealed that thousands of patients across the West Midlands were left waiting in ambulances for more than six hours this Winter. 

FactCheck exclusive: thousands wait for hours in ambulances outside West Midlands hospitals

For the first time, we’ve obtained raw ambulance callout data on 1.3 million ambulance journeys in the West Midlands.

Kent meningitis outbreak: symptoms, vaccines and how it spreads

Two people have died from meningitis in Kent, with nine others diagnosed with the infection in what health secretary Wes Streeting has called an “unprecedented” outbreak. FactCheck takes a look.

Who gets heating oil support and is it enough?

FactCheck takes a look at where the money is coming from, who is eligible for help, and what other measures are in place.

What are ‘static’ protests, what powers do police have over them and what are the protesters’ rights?

What is a static protest, and what rights do police and protesters have? FactCheck takes a look.

The plans to offer asylum seeker families up to £40k to leave UK

FactCheck takes a look at the proposed changes, what Denmark has introduced, and if the home secretary’s plans will help to “make it less attractive” for people to come to the UK.

Iran school satellite imagery shows evidence of targeted strike, says expert

Analysis of open source evidence shows aftermath of what appears to be a targeted strike.

How Iran war could raise mortgage, rent and inflation costs

Senior banking figures warn that borrowing costs could stay higher for longer.

There are mounting indicators that the US is responsible for a strike on a girl’s school in southern Iran – one of the worst mass casualty events of the conflict so far.

Reeves’ claim that families will be £1,000 better off by next election

Chancellor Rachel Reeves claimed in her spring statement this week that households would be better off by £1,000 by the end of parliament.

FactCheck Q&A: the US-Israel war with Iran

Were the strikes legal, why has Trump acted now and will the regime fall? We’ve asked experts.

Five ways the Iran war could end

We’ve spoken to experts about what could happen next.

Price cap to fall by 7% – has the government met its pledge to cut £150 off bills?

The energy price cap will fall by seven per cent in April, after chancellor Rachel Reeves pledged to cut energy bills by £150 in November’s budget.