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Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 20:01
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's last rate decision as Fed chair

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 20:01
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:37
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:37
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:12
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:12
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

'Shock' for paper firm staff amid closure proposal

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 15:17
Paper and packaging firm DS Smith says it is consulting with staff.

Irish government announces further fuel supports after protests

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:48
The Irish government has announced further fuel supports for a number of sectors after nationwide protests in recent weeks.

Housing estate residents see energy bills frozen

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:24
Newcastle City Council hopes the move will offer Byker Wall homeowners "stability and certainty".

Oil price jumps to $115 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:35
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:24
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:24
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:24
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.

Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 10:12
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 09:06
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 08:05
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 07:48
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.

Struggling families offered heating oil vouchers

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 05:49
People can apply for a £150 grant if they are running out of heating oil, a council says.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 23:17
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.

A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 23:17
What could the next meltdown look like?

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