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Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people

Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later.

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline

The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs

Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Starmer speaks to Trump about importance of reopening Strait of Hormuz

The leaders discussed the need to "end the disruption to global shipping", No 10 says.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Heating oil support 'needs to be delivered now'

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

'I was charged double for oil I already paid for'

Customers say they are facing inflated prices due to "unfair" practices from suppliers.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

A Paramount-Warner Bros. movie slate could rule the 2027 box office, but is it sustainable?

Paramount CEO David Ellison has said he wants to make 30 movies a year and has franchises like Godzilla-Kong, Superman and Sonic the Hedgehog to lean on.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Iran war fuel price hikes 'put our firm at risk'

Drivers and businesses say the rising price of fuel is putting their livelihoods at risk.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud

According to the City of London Police, some 40% of fraud victims nationally are in the capital

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

'We're not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse'

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Mortgage rates surge to highest since September, hitting spring housing market

Mortgage rates jumped to a seven-month high Friday as war in Iran pushed bond yields higher.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

NFL, Paramount discussing media deal that could mean CBS pays an extra $1 billion or more

The NFL is discussing getting rid of its 2029-30 opt-out clause in exchange for an increase on TV rights that could push CBS to pay more than $3 billion a year.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe

Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Starbucks union sent the company a proposed contract. Here's what baristas want

Discussions between Starbucks and the union representing about 6% of its company-owned U.S. stores hit a wall last year.


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