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The Guardian reports on a “jaw-dropping” fall in life expectancy in England’s poorest areas. Sir Michael Marmot, director of the UCL Institute for Health Equity, has revealed the Covid death rate in Greater Manchester was 25% higher than the England average during the year to March, it says.

Guardian Front Page 1st of April 2026

Donald Trump escalated tensions with European partners, telling the UK to “get your own oil” and hinting he could rethink US commitments that affect energy prices. His remarks deepen a rift with allies over policy and burden‑sharing.

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Guardian Front Page 31st of March 2026

An American leader warned he would order military action to disable Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power and desalination sites, and said oil prices could surge for months. The remarks, shared online and in an interview, were criticised as excessive and unrealistic.

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Guardian Front Page 30th of March 2026

Parents in Minab describe the day a local school was hit during a US military action on 28 February. Families detail urgent searches and unanswered calls, and are seeking accountability and clarity over how the incident happened and why a civilian site was struck.

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Guardian Front Page 28th of March 2026

Washington said its campaign against Iran could end within weeks, with no negotiations under way. Israel vowed to press on and may widen operations against sites linked to weapons development, heightening regional tensions despite diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis.

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