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Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 22:03
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 22:03
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 20:36
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 20:07
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 17:04
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.

Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 15:45
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:15
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:58
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:29
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

Lidl begins building its first ever pub

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 11:29
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:34
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

The food waste 'saints' feeding city's children

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 05:27
Janet Leng and Marian Hodgson volunteer at I Am Reusable food bank and redistribute food to schools.

Oil prices rise as investors eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 01:31
Crude prices plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

22,000 students told to pay back 'mis-sold' maintenance loans

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 00:01
Those affected have been told their courses were never eligible for maintenance or childcare loans

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:04
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:04
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:03
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on'

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 23:03
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:15
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 17:21
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.

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