Six driving tips to help Brits save money on fuel as oil costs continue to soar

Hayden Panettiere has launched a fund to help Ukraine's defense against Russia."There are no words to describe what it's been like to watch the war in Ukraine unfold. It's gut-wrenching knowing that the people of Ukraine, the people I call my friends and family are desperately trying to defend their way of life in the country that they love," the actress said in a YouTube video.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a UK artist managed to both raise money for war victims and dump on Vladimir Putin by selling a portrait of the Russian president made out of dog poop. “I did a portrait of Putin using dog s – – t,” Dominic Murphy told the Welwyn Hatfield Times of his odiferous opus, titled “Poo-tin’s a S – – t” on his site.

The effects of the crisis in Ukraine has reached West Lothian’s garage forecourts as prices reach record levels.

As NATO began to respond the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia's President Vladimir Putin warned anyone "who might be tempted to meddle in the ongoing events" would face "consequences you have never encountered in your history".

fuel prices in at least 18 years due to Russia ’s invasion of Ukraine. The average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts rose from 149.2p on February 28 to 153.0p on Monday, according to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.Average diesel prices rose from 153.4p to 158.6p over the same period.The weekly increases of 3.8p for petrol and 5.2p for diesel are the largest in records dating back to June 2003.They mean the cost of filling up a typical 55-litre family car shot up by more than £2 over the past week.Russia is the world's second-biggest producer of crude oil and supplies a third of Europe’s needs.The war has raised fears supplies could be cut, driving up prices.The cost-per-barrel of Brent crude – the most commonly used way of measuring the UK’s oil price – reached $139 (£106) on Monday which was its highest in 14 years.RAC Foundation director Steve Gooding said: "With the tragedy in Ukraine showing no signs of abating it looks like we all need to brace for forecourt prices to continue upward, not least because they tend to lag oil price movements by a week or two.

Petrol prices have soared to a new record high in the UK as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues.

Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will ban imports of Russian oil, the latest move to sanction Vladimir Putin’s regime after its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia ’s leader Vladimir Putin warned anyone “who might be tempted to meddle in the ongoing events” would face “consequences you have never encountered in your history”. Most commentators immediately saw those words as a nuclear threat – but Russia has a wide range of advanced new weapons systems, dubbed Putin’s superoruzhie or “super weapons”, that could have a devastating impact in Ukraine and further afield without risking the inevitable consequences of a nuclear confrontation.

Russia and will stop using the country's oil and gas.The company's boss also apologised for buying Russian crude oil last week, seven days after Vladimir Putin launched an attack on Ukraine.In a statement Shell said that apart from no longer buying Russian crude oil, it will also change its crude oil supply chain to remove Russian supplies.It added however that this could take weeks to complete and would lead to reduced throughput at some of its refineries.The FTSE 100 company will also start a phased withdrawal from Russian petroleum products, pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas, the Daily Mirror reports.Shell's statement read: “This is a complex challenge.

Cheltenham Festival. One of the most prestigious National Hunt Meetings of the year is not to be missed…and we’ve got a bumper week of amazing content featuring a FREE William Hill shop bet every day of the festival! From Sunday March 13, the Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday will be bringing you all the top line coverage from the Cheltenham Racecourse.

A missing hillwalker's dog has been found as the search for him remains ongoing in the Highlands.

McDonald's and a number of other large western firms have been slammed as they continue to operate in Russia.

Novak Djokovic has offered financial help to former professional tennis player Sergiy Stakhovsky after learning that the Ukrainian has left his family to go and fight Russia.Sergiy Stakhovsky announced his retirement earlier this year after 19 years as a pro, and has since returned to Ukraine to help fight following the Vladimir Putin's invasion.Stakhovsky, who famously beat defending champion Roger Federer at the Wimbledon back in 2013, has now taken to social media to share the good natured offer of the world No. 2.Sharing a screenshot of his WhatsApp exchange with the 20-time Grand Slam winner, Stakhovsky added the caption: "Thank you for your support.

King Richard stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis were honored Sunday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, sharing the Outstanding Performer Of The Year award for their outings in the biographical drama.Smith, 53, donned a black suit with purple trimming and a maroon turtleneck with black shoes in the outing at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California.Ellis, 53, donned a patterned green gown with her hair in braids, dangling earrings and green sandal heels. The latest:King Richard stars Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis, both 53, were honored Sunday at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, California, sharing the Outstanding Performer Of The Year award Smith and Ellis in the film portrayed the roles of Richard and Oracene 'Brandy' Williams, the parents of tennis phenoms Venus and Serena Williams, who helped their daughters become world class athletes.The festival's executive director Roger Durling said in a statement in November: 'We're so excited to be able to salute the incomparable Will Smith and the revelatory Aunjanue Ellis with this award.

Gigi Hadid is helping out Ukrainians as Russia attacks them and her ancestral home of Palestine.

Motoring experts have revealed a number of money-saving tips that can help you save on fuel as petrol and diesel costs continue to soar.

Vladimir Putin uses an array of techniques to ensure his safety at all times, including having his food tasted before he eats it and being flanked by a highly trained special unit when in public. The Russian President's overall safety is probably at an all-time low considering his invasion of Ukraine.

Roman Abramovich has reportedly been in Turkey to discuss the sale of Chelsea to Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak.The Russian is desperate to find a buyer after being forced to cut ties with the club in the wake of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last week.It's understood that Abramovich is looking for bids of around £3 billion, but the hurried nature of the sale means he'll probably struggle to get that much.A number of potential buyers have announced their interest, including Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss and American tycoon Todd Boehly who have planned a joint-bid.But Bayrak has emerged as the latest frontrunner after claiming "the Turkish flag will fly in London" earlier this week.Abramovich, who is waiving £1.5 billion worth of debt the club owes him, appears to want to ensure Chelsea falls into the right hands, and has spent the last few days speaking with the prospective buyers.The Russian's £48 million private plane was spotted landing in Istanbul on Wednesday, before moving on to the Turkish capital of Ankara, and it's understood that Abramovich has met with Bayrak in person to discuss a deal.Bayrak claims that he has been locked in talks with the Chelsea owner and ever insists he is "in the negotiation phase for the signatures".Do you think Abramovich will sell to the highest bidder or to whoever he thinks he will be best for Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section...Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of

Gucci Mane has compared himself to Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin and former American Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama on new track ‘Publicity Stunt’ – check it out below.On ‘Publicity Stunt’, Gucci Mane raps “Ain’t no disputin’, I kill like I’m Putin. Got a truck full of shooters, I move like I’m Trump.

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KOURTNEY Kardashian's fans are convinced she dropped another clue that she has secretly married Travis Barker. The KUWTK alum, 42, got viewers talking when she doodled "Kourtney Mary Kardashian Barker" on a notepad in a video shot for Bustle.