Guardian Front Page 4th of September 2023

Following up on last week’s news about crumbling concrete in schools, the Guardian reports a briefing from the Treasury that schools would not receive additional funding for repairs, despite Jeremy Hunt earlier saying the government would spend the money needed to fix the issue. The paper says the chancellor is accused of “abandoning children disrupted by the concrete crisis in schools”. The paper reports the briefing was that any funding to fix buildings “would come from the Department for Education’s existing budget for buildings” and not from additional funds.

Guardian Front Page 21st of March 2026

Trump criticised Nato allies over the Gulf crisis. The UK has begun contingency planning and authorised the use of its bases for operations against launch sites threatening shipping, amid warnings that energy and borrowing costs could rise.

Guardian Front Page 20th of March 2026

Iran issued a fresh warning over Gulf shipping, heightening fears of an energy crunch. Delayed cargoes and higher risk premiums lifted oil and gas prices. Ministers and suppliers warned of pressure on bills, urging calm while contingency measures and diplomatic channels are pursued.

Guardian Front Page 19th of March 2026

Israel carried out a military operation against Iran’s South Pars gasfield, part of the world’s largest. The move pushed oil prices higher and prompted warnings of retaliation, raising concerns over energy security and the risk of wider regional instability.

Guardian Front Page 18th of March 2026

UK sources say Geneva talks had brought a new Iran nuclear deal close, with tougher inspections and phased sanctions relief under discussion. A senior UK adviser noted the surprising progress, but a subsequent regional crisis halted the negotiations.