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Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:21:18 GMT
They briefly threatened to pull out of a government meeting, accusing ministers of using "inflammatory language" over rising fuel prices.
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.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:58:28 GMT
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:38:02 GMT
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:26:57 GMT
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:07 GMT
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:54:01 GMT
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:12:06 GMT
Seema Misra calls for accountability as a report by MPs raises concerns about ongoing delays.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:15:44 GMT
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:28:03 GMT
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:16:03 GMT
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:08:08 GMT
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:07:54 GMT
The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:49:04 GMT
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:57:56 GMT
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:41:42 GMT
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:08:37 GMT
The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:57 GMT
The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:20:08 GMT
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:32:35 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:03:21 GMT
The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:37:08 GMT
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:14:31 GMT
The move comes weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down a key part of Trump's tariffs policies.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:26:09 GMT
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:51:11 GMT
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:46:44 GMT
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:02:54 GMT
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:21:01 GMT
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:49:39 GMT
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:38 GMT
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:17:54 GMT
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.
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.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:32:35 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:19:19 GMT
A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:16:45 GMT
The prime minister is in Northern Ireland and is expected to hold talks with party leaders and visit a community centre.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:15:09 GMT
People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:12:18 GMT
South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.
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?
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?
Sat, 29 Nov 2025 15:14:47 GMT
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:03 GMT
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:03:37 GMT
Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:51:57 GMT
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:07:18 GMT
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

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