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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 00:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

Fri, 05/01/2026 - 00:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:11
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:11
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:08
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:07
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:07
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:07
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Heating oil prices reached record high in NI

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 23:03
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

Apple hails 'extraordinary' iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 22:09
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.

Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:46
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.

Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 18:05
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 17:31
Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:42
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

What the Renters' Rights Act means for tenants and landlords

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:42
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.

Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:00
The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 16:00
The Bank's latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war.

Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:48
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 15:48
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.

Interest rates held at 3.75% as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 11:01
The Bank of England votes for no change to borrowing costs as policymakers monitor the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.

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