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How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:21
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

How the Iran war may affect your bills and finances

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:21
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

Emergency oil reserves could be tapped - but few would bet on prices falling

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:17
A big intervention is being discussed in the oil markets, but as yet, we do not know how big the problem will be.

Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:00
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.

Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:44
The price of crude has surged above $100 on concerns about shortages due to supply disruptions.

Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 09:44
The price of crude has surged above $100 on concerns about shortages due to supply disruptions.

Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 07:39
Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.

Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 00:28
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 00:17
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 00:17
Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Why holiday meal money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu

Sun, 03/08/2026 - 06:50
The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 04:02
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 04:02
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'

Sat, 03/07/2026 - 00:01
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.

Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 23:14
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 21:49
The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

Mayor Sadiq Khan invites embattled AI firm Anthropic to expand in London

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 21:49
The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 18:09
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 18:00
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

Council considers extending food voucher scheme

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 17:06
The council earmarks £1m to pay for the vouchers as part of a new Crisis and Resilience Fund.

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