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Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns

Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike

Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Airline CEOs urged by lawmaker to lower fares if fuel prices come down

Airlines have raised airfare, fuel surcharges and baggage fees this year to help cover a surge in fuel costs since the Iran war started on Feb. 28.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers

The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

PepsiCo earnings beat estimates as Doritos, Lay's price cuts win back shoppers

PepsiCo's quarterly earnings and revenue topped Wall Street's expectations.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

How the wealthy are planning to cut their 2026 tax bills

Lawyers and advisors to the wealthy share tax tactics from long-short equity strategies to front-loading charitable gifts.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Why foreign automakers dominate the sedan market

SUVs may have taken over America, but high prices and oversaturation are pushing some customers — and automakers — back to sedans.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Fake damage and imaginary watches - how AI images are being used in insurance scams

An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen

A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis

The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies

The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Allbirds shares soar after pivot from shoes to AI

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Back to books - Sweden's schools give up digital learning

Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Horse urine perfume: why online bargains may be dangerous

Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

Ticketmaster-owner Live Nation ran a monopoly and overcharged fans, jury finds

The lawsuit said the firm's practices had led to higher ticket prices and worse service for customers.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026

More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded

A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.


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