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World's biggest condom maker set to raise prices due to Iran war

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 07:12
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:38
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:24
The Manx treasury says plans are in place to protect essential services in the wake of the Iran war.

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:19
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:19
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:19
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?

Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:07
Ferrying items has been made more difficult by fuel price increases of 35%, one charity says.

Help for people who use heating oil is on the way

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 05:02
North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging households to sign up for a support scheme.

World's biggest condom maker to raise prices due to Iran war

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 03:28
Malaysia-based Karex produces more than five billion condoms a year and supplies global brands like Durex and Trojan.

Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 00:45
US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:38
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:38
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:47
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Meta to track workers' clicks and keystrokes to train AI

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:47
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:10
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China's new exports take on the world

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 22:10
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:15
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

OpenAI faces criminal probe over role of ChatGPT in shooting

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 19:15
The firm, co-founded by Sam Altman, said it is "not responsible" for the attack at Florida State University

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:59
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:59
He denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and backed "policy regime change" at the central bank.

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