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Fri, 03 Apr 2026

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline

No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring

Deep-pocketed travelers are less likely to get priced out as airfares rise, but they have to navigate unexpected fees related to the Iran war and rising fuel costs.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

United unveils basic Polaris business fare in premium cabin overhaul

United is overhauling its fare classes, offering cheaper business class and premium economy fares that are more restrictive.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

Trump tariff fallout: Some industries grapple with lingering effects one year later

A year after his "liberation day," Trump's trade war has reshaped how companies in industries such as retail and autos are modeling economic and policy risk.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories

Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

United Airlines hikes checked bag fee by $10 as fuel prices continue to climb

United Airlines became the second U.S. carrier in a week to raise check bag fees as the industry grapples with a more than 80% jump in jet fuel costs.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal

The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Blue Owl caps private credit funds redemptions at 5% after steep request levels

Blue Owl attributed the higher-than-usual requests to "heightened market concerns around AI-related disruption to software companies."

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Regional sports networks are faltering even as ratings soar

A group of regional sports networks is set to wind down, marking the demise of a once-lucrative business that's faced significant pressure.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack

Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

National Minimum Wage rises this week

Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Starbucks to award bonuses to baristas, expand tipping to promote turnaround efforts

Starbucks is in the middle of a turnaround focused on improving both the customer and employee experience.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

Family offices stall deal-making during Iran conflict

While global uncertainty has weighed on deal count, family offices and corporate investors are still piling into megadeals.

Thu, 02 Apr 2026

What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth?

The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.


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