Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.
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From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.
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'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.
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Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
Oracle executives recently said the use of AI tools was allowing smaller engineering teams to do more work.
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What business cost increases are being introduced in April?
For months businesses have been anticipating the impact of a range of tax and regulatory measures announced by the government in the budget and in the weeks since.
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Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.
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Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
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US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
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Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices
One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling.
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Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
The national flag carrier said it will cut costs as energy prices soar due to the Iran war.
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Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.
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'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply
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Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
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How countries are dealing with rising oil and gas prices
With the US-Iran conflict continuing, governments worldwide are desperately trying to curb the effect of soaring energy prices on populations.
View Full Story30-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
EV charger firms say energy bill increases will be passed on to drivers
Electric vehicle charger firms have warned soaring energy bills will have to be passed on to drivers, risking a major setback for the government's green goals.
View Full Story30-Mar-2026 - Source: Sky News
Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
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What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.
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'Fertiliser costs mean I'm better off not planting'
A farmer says rises in the cost of fertiliser since war began in the Middle East mean he is better off not using it.
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Travelodge boss 'desperately sorry' over sex assault at hotel
The survivor of a sexual assault that took place in a Travelodge hotel room has accused its CEO of not taking the issue of women's safety "very seriously".
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Oil rises above $115 and Asia stocks slide as Iran war escalates
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
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