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Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock

Wed, 03/25/2026 - 00:00
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 23:16
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 22:37
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 22:37
The government will interview the young people and their parents before and after they try the limits to assess their impact.

Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 22:27
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico.

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:28
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase.

What help can households expect with fuel bills?

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 17:08
The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the pain for consumers.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 16:48
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

Fortnite-maker Epic Games lays off 1,000 more staff

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 16:48
It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 16:03
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 16:03
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026.

Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:46
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:58
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Reeves plans energy bill help for those 'who need it most'

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:58
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring.

Oil back above $100 a barrel as conflicting claims emerge on US-Iran talks

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 14:13
Global energy prices had plunged on Monday after Trump said he had postponed strikes on Iranian power plants.

Island will not escape 'significant' fuel price rises

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 13:59
The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days.

Low-deposit mortgage deals hit as rates continue to soar

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 11:05
More than 200 first-time buyer deals have disappeared from the market, with more upheaval expected.

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:55
More than 200 deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected for borrowers.

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:55
More than 200 deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected for borrowers.

Oil traders bet millions ahead of Trump's Iran talks post

Tue, 03/24/2026 - 10:22
Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants.

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