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BusinessMetropolitan Police are investigating four separate incidents potentially linked to Iran that occurred over the past month in London. Experts suggest that if Tehran is behind the incidents, they may constitute a coded wa...
2026-04-17 14:34
BusinessFederal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expressed caution about further interest-rate cuts, warning that the spike in oil prices linked to the Iran war combined with the lingering effects of U.S. tariffs could produc...
2026-04-17 14:04
BusinessRachel Reeves is preparing to increase the windfall tax on owners of older renewable energy and nuclear plants that have benefited from high electricity market prices. The move is aimed at curbing rising UK household ene...
2026-04-17 13:48
BusinessA £3.8 million government grant awarded to Wrexham AFC — co-owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney — was given without a contract or a completed state aid assessment in place, raising questions ab...
2026-04-17 13:00
BusinessA significant number of British energy customers do not know whether their tariff falls under the energy price cap, according to a BBC Business report highlighting a widespread gap in consumer awareness....
2026-04-17 10:54
BusinessA single millionaire with no heirs and frugal spending habits — including buying clothes at thrift stores — says they have 'more money than I know what to do with' and questions whether something is wrong with their ...
2026-04-17 10:34
BusinessThe EU is preparing jet fuel-sharing measures as aviation fuel supplies fall to critical levels. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned that Europe is moving towards a supply crisis 'very rapidly,' signaling potential...
2026-04-17 10:15
BusinessA Financial Times commentary argues that third-sector organisations damage their reputations and broader public trust when internal disputes escalate to legal proceedings. The piece calls for better governance mechanisms...
2026-04-17 10:13
BusinessOil prices fell sharply after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire. BBC World News reports Brent crude sank 10% on the news, while BBC Business notes...
2026-04-17 10:12
BusinessU.S. mortgage rates fell for the second consecutive week, reaching their lowest level in four weeks. The decline comes ahead of what is considered the best week of the year to sell a home, offering a potential reboot for...
2026-04-17 10:00
BusinessU.S. oil prices fell sharply on Friday after Iran's foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is open for all commercial vessels during the ceasefire period. The development came as mortgage rates also dipped to a ...
2026-04-17 09:52
BusinessNed Davis Research says two sectors have been boosted by AI optimism, but investors should treat them differently — buying into one while trimming exposure to the other. The analysis suggests technology has lifted broa...
2026-04-17 09:31
BusinessA new survey conducted 10 years after the Brexit referendum shows majority support among UK voters for rejoining the European Union outright, rather than simply re-entering the single market. Over 80% of Labour, Liberal ...
2026-04-17 09:27
BusinessLloyd's of London has announced it will end its flagship diversity event, a decision that comes after years of sexual harassment and inappropriate workplace behaviour claims at the insurance marketplace. The move signals...
2026-04-17 09:19
BusinessThe world's largest industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe, has opened in Germany with Brazil as this year's partner country. Brazil is using the platform to position itself as a reliable technology leader, pulling out al...
2026-04-17 09:07
BusinessOpenAI's top economist has released an in-depth study on AI's impact on the labor market, pushing back against more pessimistic forecasts about widespread job displacement. The research suggests that fears of an AI-drive...
2026-04-17 08:58
BusinessLondon's Kensington Gardens was closed as counterterrorism police conducted a search in the area. An Iranian-linked group claimed to have deployed drones carrying deadly materials to attack the nearby Israeli embassy....
2026-04-17 08:50
BusinessSenior civil servant Olly Robbins has exited the UK Foreign Office, deepening instability at the department. Robbins had returned to Whitehall from the private sector with a focus on cost-cutting and delivery, but his de...
2026-04-17 08:49
BusinessThe average price of a new battery electric car in the UK has fallen below that of a new petrol vehicle for the first time, according to car sales platform Autotrader. The average EV is now £785 cheaper than a comparabl...
2026-04-17 08:35
BusinessEli Lilly's newly launched GLP-1 oral pill recorded 1,390 prescriptions in its debut week on the market, which the company described as a 'robust' start. The launch marks a significant step in expanding weight-loss treat...
2026-04-17 08:28