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Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills

The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Oil prices fall after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz

The oil price reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Why the price of oil matters more than you might think

A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk

The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Ticketmaster parent Live Nation reaches settlement with Department of Justice over antitrust concerns

Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners

Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran

North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances

The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump

The price of crude has surged above $100 on concerns about shortages due to supply disruptions.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war

Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026

Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu

The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

Inside the booming business of wellness third spaces and membership clubs

A growing number of consumers are seeking out third spaces and membership clubs surrounding wellness, to improve their health while also socializing.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?

New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Sat, 07 Mar 2026

'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'

Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions

Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.


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