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The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 00:08
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 03/20/2026 - 00:01
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 23:29
Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 20:36
From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living.

Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 20:04
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:55
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 19:55
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:21
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:21
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:21
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 15:44
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:40
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:53
The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

The housing charity helping key workers stay local

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 12:45
Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

Why gas prices are soaring after Qatar attack

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 11:40
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:46
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:46
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:46
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

School 'poverty policy officers' to help families

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 10:36
The two positions in South Tyneside will focus on school uniform and access to activities.

Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years

Thu, 03/19/2026 - 07:37
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

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