Oven Pride firm McBride sees ‘first signs’ of supply shortages due to Iran war
The group said it was hiking prices as it faces higher manufacturing costs.
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US crude jumps more than 11% after Trump's Iran speech
US oil prices jumped more than 11%, while Brent soared 7% on Thursday in volatile trading, as traders worried about …
Up to 19,000 derelict properties to be covered by new tax
As many as 19,000 properties could be covered by the new Derelict Property Tax, which is set to be included …
Factory input price inflation jumps by most since 1992 due to Iran war – survey
The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey also said manufacturing production contracted for the first time in six months in …
Factory input price inflation jumps by most since 1992 due to Iran war – survey
The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey also said manufacturing production contracted for the first time in six months in …
SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it’s keeping the numbers secret (for now)
What's expected to be the biggest IPO in human history is reportedly underway. SpaceX has filed for an initial public …
Union warns of ‘year of disruption’ at university amid ongoing cuts row
The dispute began in February 2025 when the university announced plans to slash its budget by £140 million.
Japan's department store duty-free sales rebound as China-driven slump eases
The gains mark a shift for the stores, which had endured consecutive months of declining duty-free sales amid lingering tensions …
Japanese companies welcome new employees as fiscal year starts
The ceremonies were held against a backdrop of global turmoil stemming from the Middle East conflict and economic uncertainty at …
Japan’s international flights to get pricier due to hike in fuel surcharge
Fuel surcharges are expected to rise up to double their current rates due to the ongoing Iran conflict.
FTSE 100 Live 01 April: Index up 1.8% as Rolls and IAG surge, oil price below $100
Stock markets have bounced after the oil price dipped below $100 a barrel, driven by hopes of a de-escalation of …
London housebuilder Berkeley halts buying land after "unprecedented" surge in costs and red tape
Shares in brownfield developer slump almost a fifth on bombshell announcement to investors
When are Premium Bonds drawn?
Millions of pounds in prizes are awarded every month by the government-run savings scheme
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores as part of ‘significant self-help measures’
The company did not disclose the potential impact these closures would have on its workforce
Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran conflict pushes diesel tank to £100
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak at a press conference later on Wednesday morning.
Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran conflict pushes diesel tank to £100
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is due to speak at a press conference later on Wednesday morning.
Housebuilder Berkeley to pause buying new land for homes amid global volatility
The risk of global volatility slowing recovery in the housing market ‘has now become a reality’, Berkeley said.
Housebuilder Berkeley to pause buying new land for homes amid global volatility
The risk of global volatility slowing recovery in the housing market ‘has now become a reality’, Berkeley said.
Elephant & Castle developers reveal first wave of stores at £500 million new town centre
Marks & Spencer will anchor the scheme with a new all food store opening in late 2026
SBI Holdings eyes Sphere arena in new Tokyo entertainment push
The Tokyo-based financial group is considering the Odaiba waterfront district as a potential site for the project.