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Typical energy bill forecast to rise by £332 a year in July (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:43:13 GMT)
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
Warning UK borrowing rise makes energy bill help harder (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:16:58 GMT)
Economists say UK government finances are in a worse position than before the government's last energy support package in 2022.
IT failure leaves Hargreaves Lansdown clients unable to make transactions (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:57:18 GMT)
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:08:53 GMT)
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:21:28 GMT)
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT)
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:29:05 GMT)
Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:44:09 GMT)
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.
US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:55:51 GMT)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:26:14 GMT)
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you? (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:34:02 GMT)
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:06:53 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:46:39 GMT)
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:40:38 GMT)
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:46 GMT)
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:18 GMT)
The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".
US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:20:24 GMT)
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:12:41 GMT)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:03:33 GMT)
Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:31:03 GMT)
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34 (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:10 GMT)
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:20 GMT)
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:09 GMT)
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:26:30 GMT)
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:25:13 GMT)
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT)
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT)
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT)
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT)
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT)
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
