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Global oil markets surge amid fresh US-Iran military tensions in Hormuz

Oil prices spiked on Friday following a fresh military confrontation between the United States and Iran in the strategically vital waterway, one of the globe's...

May 4, 2026 · admin

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Shell’s profits surge amid Middle East tensions and oil market volatility

Shell's profits have surged to $6.92bn (£5.1bn) in the Q1 of 2024, representing a notable rise from $5.58bn in the equivalent timeframe last year, as...

May 3, 2026 · admin

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Next to absorb Middle East crisis costs with selective price rises abroad

Fashion and homeware retailer Next is to implement targeted price hikes of up to 8% in overseas markets outside Europe, attributing mounting costs resulting from...

May 2, 2026 · admin

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US military strikes Iranian vessels as Gulf tensions escalate sharply

Tensions in the Persian Gulf have escalated sharply as the United States military targeted seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait on Monday, according to...

May 1, 2026 · admin

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America launches rescue mission for thousands stranded in Persian Gulf

The United States has launched "Project Freedom", a substantial armed forces initiative to liberate thousands of merchant vessels stuck within the Persian Gulf after Iran's...

Apr 30, 2026 · admin

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Airlines gain power to cancel flights weeks ahead amid fuel crisis fears

Airlines will be awarded remarkable freedom to cancel flights well ahead of time without relinquishing valuable take-off and landing slots at the country's major aviation...

Apr 29, 2026 · admin

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Trump escalates trade war with EU through sharp car tariff increase

Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose a 25% tariff on cars and trucks imported from the EU, representing a notable intensification in commercial friction...

Apr 28, 2026 · admin

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Court debt cases surge as households battle energy bills crisis

Court debt cases have surged to their highest level in years, with households struggling to keep up with soaring energy bills and the cost-of-living squeeze....

Apr 27, 2026 · admin

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Bank of England holds rates steady amid Middle East tensions

The Bank of England is anticipated to hold interest rates steady at 3.75% today, as policymakers contend with heightened uncertainty stemming from escalating tensions in...

Apr 26, 2026 · admin

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Watchdog Blocks Serum Advert Making Unproven Youth Claims

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned a billboard advert for a £49 facial serum after ruling that claims it could make users appear as much...

Apr 25, 2026 · admin