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Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:34:11 GMT)
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:58 GMT)
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:21:36 GMT)
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:31:20 GMT)
Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.
'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:20:27 GMT)
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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.
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:58:17 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:40 GMT)
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:52 GMT)
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:46 GMT)
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:07:56 GMT)
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:11 GMT)
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:25:44 GMT)
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:13:17 GMT)
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:08:40 GMT)
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:51:22 GMT)
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:06:30 GMT)
The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.
Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:41:37 GMT)
The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.
JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:39:26 GMT)
Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:05:05 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.
Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:19:20 GMT)
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
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.
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.
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.
