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Oil jumps and shares fall after Trump Iran address (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:57:13 GMT)
The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:09:55 GMT)
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
Petrol and diesel prices rise at record rate in March, says RAC (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:59:00 GMT)
The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.
A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:43:23 GMT)
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:35:23 GMT)
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:15:36 GMT)
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:47:02 GMT)
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:07:51 GMT)
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:45:44 GMT)
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:00:54 GMT)
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.
Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:49:19 GMT)
European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:58:50 GMT)
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.
IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:33:08 GMT)
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle (Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:09:46 GMT)
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:48:34 GMT)
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:34:04 GMT)
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.
'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:14:03 GMT)
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:33 GMT)
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
US petrol price tops $4 for first time since 2022 (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:17:53 GMT)
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
How will car finance compensation payments work? (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:58 GMT)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation (Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:59:19 GMT)
The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.
Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step' (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:42:00 GMT)
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:33:56 GMT)
Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.
Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment? (Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:29:15 GMT)
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong (Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:07:12 GMT)
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost (Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:01 GMT)
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss (Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:03:36 GMT)
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.
Would you build your own apps? (Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT)
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT)
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT)
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
