Oil prices rise as concerns grow over 'fragile' US-Iran ceasefire

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:16:29 GMT
Crude prices have reversed from sharp falls on Wednesday when plans to pause the war first emerged.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:04 GMT
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:21:31 GMT
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:41 GMT
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:44:15 GMT
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:49 GMT
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:35 GMT
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:29:24 GMT
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:51 GMT
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:54:45 GMT
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:39:07 GMT
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.

Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:21:16 GMT
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.

Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:52 GMT
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

How the Iran war affects your money and bills

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:42:15 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:02:07 GMT
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.

Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:16:44 GMT
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:34:11 GMT
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:47 GMT
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:51 GMT
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.

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

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:21:36 GMT
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:58 GMT
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

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

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:20:27 GMT
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.

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

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:40 GMT
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:58:17 GMT
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:52 GMT
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:46 GMT
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.

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

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:19:20 GMT
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:29:15 GMT
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:07:12 GMT
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

How will car finance compensation payments work?

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:58 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:01 GMT
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:03:36 GMT
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

Would you build your own apps?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:36:02 GMT
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:03:48 GMT
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:52 GMT
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:04 GMT
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

How the Iran war affects your money and bills

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:42:15 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

The food waste 'saints' feeding city's children

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:27:44 GMT
Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.

Government profiting from rising costs 'not right'

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:26:45 GMT
The consumer council says the government is profiting from rising fuel costs via taxation.

Councils working on policy for heating oil support

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:45 GMT
A new government fund launched on 1 April will provide financial support for households on heating oil.

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:26:18 GMT
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:03:12 GMT
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

What do businesses want ahead of the election?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:15:36 GMT
Shops, cafes and restaurants in Cardigan say increasing costs and low footfall are making it harder.

National Minimum Wage rises this week

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:11:00 GMT
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:33 GMT
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:42:12 GMT
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.