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Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 08:38
Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc has called on the US, Israel and Iran to reach "some kind of deal".

'Rural families need green energy support'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:34
Jemma McCarron fears the cost of using heating oil will mean her family needs to cut back.

Treasury holds talks on soaring heating costs as some families 'cannot afford oil'

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 06:28
The average price of home heating oil in Northern Ireland has increased significantly since strikes began in the Middle East

Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:46
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

Facebook owner Meta buys 'social media network for AI' Moltbook

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 05:46
The forum-style app has sparked interest by showing how AI bots interact without human involvement.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:07
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:07
Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:05
As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:00
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

'Icky and heartbreaking': The $2 per hour worker behind the OnlyFans boom

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 00:00
The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

'Investing in people': Can China's new push to boost spending revive the economy?

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 23:33
Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

Childcare and more paid leave: Will China's new plan to boost spending work?

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 23:33
Beijing has spent decades relying on exports and innovation but that model is now under strain.

Iran war cost will be passed to consumers, shipping giant boss tells BBC

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 22:42
The head of the world's second biggest shipping firm called for freedom of navigation to be restored.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:32
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Google employee loses tribunal claim after sexual harassment complaint

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:32
Judge rejects case brought by the senior worker who alleged she was made redundant after reporting a manager for sharing inappropriate stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:20
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Meta urged to boost oversight of fake AI videos

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 21:20
Meta's advisers say its methods for policing AI videos are inadequate, especially at times of crisis.

Oil and gas prices fall after Trump says war is 'very complete'

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 18:06
The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

Calls grow for Reeves to ditch fuel tax hike over Iran

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 17:34
Reform UK has set out further detail of how it would cover the cost of scrapping September's planned rise.

Thinking Allowed

Tue, 03/10/2026 - 16:05
Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.

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