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'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge

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The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices.

Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits

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The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.

'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme

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Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

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Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed

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The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.

Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

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In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones

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The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

'Cost to supply potatoes has risen 40%'

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A Staffordshire farmer says the industry will struggle to absorb rising costs.

Free prom hire boutique set up for two schools

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Mia, a student, says it will lesson the burden on anyone spending hundreds of pounds on a dress.

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

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Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

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Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?

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The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

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The UK giant is optimistic but chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

NHS, bills and immigration: One constituency's election talking points

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Six weeks from the Holyrood election, the BBC takes the temperature in one central Scotland constituency.

Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21

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Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK's competition watchdog.

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

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It is the second time in recent years the company has announced lays offs due to struggles with its blockbuster online game.

Oil falls and shares rebound after Trump says talks have been held to end war

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Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says "very good and productive" talks have been held.

Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrol

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Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday.

Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment

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Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if prices stay high, says British Gas boss

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The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

Trump-backed television merger moves forward

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Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.

'Without food charity, we might not eat'

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Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.

Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war

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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

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Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates

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Before the conflict began, analysts had expected a cut in the Bank rate at this meeting.

New community food store helps lower food bills

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The community grocery store in Crewe aims to bridge the gap between food banks and supermarkets.

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

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Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up

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It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

How the Iran war may affect your money and bills

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The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

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Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash

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Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked

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South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

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Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

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It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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

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The BBC talks to a Philippines-based woman paid to pretend to be an OnlyFans star in online chats.

Wildlife to replace historical characters on banknotes

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Nature was the most popular theme among the public, with the new notes designed to deter counterfeiting.

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?

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For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

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The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

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

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Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

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Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

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

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The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

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

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Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

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

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The school holiday food grant was axed by the Department of Education in 2023 due to a lack of money.

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

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With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

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

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Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.

Five ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts

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With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

Father claims Google's AI product fuelled son's delusional spiral

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The case is the first wrongful death case against Google over alleged harms caused by Gemini.

Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates

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The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.

Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate

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Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

Use our tax calculator to see how the Spring Statement affects you

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Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.