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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.

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."


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