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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed (Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:21:28 GMT)
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.
Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:45:33 GMT)
Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:35:24 GMT)
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:20:58 GMT)
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:44 GMT)
The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers (Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT)
A controversial law to remove protections for the country's glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back? (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:41:40 GMT)
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.
Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:42:48 GMT)
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:29:23 GMT)
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:27 GMT)
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:16 GMT)
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:07:08 GMT)
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:36:41 GMT)
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:03:15 GMT)
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
How many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz? (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:08:19 GMT)
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:04 GMT)
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
Lidl begins building its first ever pub (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:29:35 GMT)
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:41 GMT)
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:44:15 GMT)
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:49 GMT)
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:51 GMT)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:54:45 GMT)
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:39:07 GMT)
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:21:16 GMT)
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:52 GMT)
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:42:15 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching? (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT)
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT)
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT)
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT)
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
