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Thu, 19 Mar 2026

The housing charity helping key workers stay local

Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Why are gas prices soaring?

Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Real estate could be the big winner in the private credit exodus

Non-traded, publicly registered REITs raised $593 million from investors in January, an increase December, according to Stanger Investment Banking.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Eli Lilly’s next-generation obesity drug retatrutide clears first late-stage diabetes trial

Lilly is betting big on retatrutide as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio after its weight loss injection Zepbound and its upcoming pill, orforglipron.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

School 'poverty policy officers' to help families

The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years

Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike

Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence

The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates

Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports

Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?

With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

JPMorgan Chase taps Dwyane Wade, Tom Brady for new athlete wealth management push

JPMorgan's move reflects growing competition among banks and wealth managers to serve athletes, who are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs and investors.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Macy's store revamp shows progress, but company expects sales to fall this year

Macy's posted solid fourth-quarter results as it tries to revamp some stores and close others.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Disney embarks on new chapter as Josh D'Amaro takes over as CEO

Bob Iger is stepping aside as Josh D'Amaro, who previously served as chairman of Disney's experiences division, takes over as CEO.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

FDA approves psoriasis pill from J&J that rivals shots Tremfya, Skyrizi

Johnson & Johnson said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its once-daily psoriasis pill, the first oral option to rival best-selling shots.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job?

Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Food pantry shuts as community shop announced

The food pantry in Heath Town run by Hope Community Project will be turned into a community shop.


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