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Tue, 07 Apr 2026

India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock

India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran

Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to health insurers

The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in annual letter cites risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country's 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices

The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns

The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty

Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat

Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition

The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash

Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026

'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'

One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026

The Chinese box office isn't the Hollywood kingmaker it used to be. Here's why

Shifting government content controls and postpandemic Hollywood trends have made China less of a player in the global box office landscape.

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.


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