Bulletin AM briefing: Iran war drives up UK inflation – and today’s other top stories

April 22, 2026 · The Independent

Secondhand clothing shopping spikes as Americans look to spend less and save money
Shoppers are not only buying from secondhand retailers more but are also spending less on each purchase
British pet owners warned of new EU travel rules from Wednesday
The Animal and Plant Health Agency said ‘holidays with your pets are still possible‘ despite the new EU rules changes
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associ
A Liberal change transformed landlord behaviour. Switching it back won’t fix the housing crisis
Life would be easy if a simple tax tweak could solve our decades’ long housing crisis. CGT reform may help, but it’s not
River cruise ships extend stops to give passengers more time ashore
Itineraries are moving away from fast-paced, port-hopping schedules towards longer stays and deeper engagement with dest