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1. Gas prices soar as Shell plant damaged in attack on Qatar energy site

   British energy giant Shell said the attack caused damage to a facility that is important to the firm.

2. First picture of teenager, 18, stabbed to death on upmarket street in west London as man charged

   Berkan Demir, 18, collapsed from a neck wound on Lena Gardens, Hammersmith

3. Inquest opens into death of British Army officer killed in training incident

   Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, 25, died on January 25 following an incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.

4. Mel Schilling’s MAFS replacement John Aiken shares emotional tribute after terminal cancer update

   The relationship coach, who has worked alongside Schilling for more than a decade, described her as ‘family’

5. BP moves back to central London as it chooses Bankside development for new global HQ

   Energy giant will occupy at 15 storeys of the Ink building at Timer Square

6. FTSE 100 Live 19 March: Markets slump as gas and oil prices surge, wage growth at five-year low

   Stock markets are deep in the red after gas and oil prices spiked in response to attacks on energy facilities in the Middle East.

7. I’ve found 15 of the loveliest Eid gifts for 2026: From luxury UK hampers to thoughtful treats

   The big day is on its way. Time to celebrate with the perfect gift for loved ones

8. Meningitis cases rise to 27 in Kent outbreak

   Two students have died and a number of others have been admitted to hospital in what experts say is an ‘unusual’ outbreak

9. Weird and wonderful Easter eggs of 2026: From Torres crisps to a bunny-shaped Benedict Cumberbatch

   Eggstravagant designs that would make the Easter Bunny’s head spin

10. Wage growth tumbles to lowest level for more than five years – ONS

    The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January.