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Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:29:32 GMT
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:09:19 GMT
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:50:36 GMT
The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:47 GMT
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:51:05 GMT
Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:31 GMT
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:12:02 GMT
Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:32 GMT
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:42:03 GMT
If oil prices remain high for some time, there could be knock-on effects on the cost of fuel and food.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:26 GMT
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:41 GMT
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:11:25 GMT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:46:30 GMT
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:15 GMT
The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:25:03 GMT
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:12 GMT
TfL insists it has "kept customers informed throughout this incident and will continue to take all necessary action".
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:56:38 GMT
The 24 states are seeking to block Trump's latest tariffs, which he imposed to replace levies struck down by the Supreme Court.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:00:09 GMT
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to "immense stress" for customers.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:10:52 GMT
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:13:16 GMT
A trade court has cleared the way for businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:09:18 GMT
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:39 GMT
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:55:34 GMT
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:11:17 GMT
Scott Bessent says that "likely sometime this week" the US will increase its global tariff on imports from the existing 10%.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:55:45 GMT
The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:57:00 GMT
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:44 GMT
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:51 GMT
Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:26 GMT
Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:45:46 GMT
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:47:00 GMT
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:10:05 GMT
Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:01:56 GMT
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:05:20 GMT
India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:16:54 GMT
During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT
Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:50:58 GMT
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:04:16 GMT
Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:55 GMT
The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:05:12 GMT
As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:05 GMT
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:12 GMT
Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:06:10 GMT
The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:37:49 GMT
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:15 GMT
The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:41 GMT
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:05:31 GMT
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?
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