Oil falls below $100 and shares jump on hopes Iran war will end soon
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.
Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.
IndiGo names former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.
Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.
From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from pov...
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
US petrol price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.
Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday.
'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
Many airlines are taking measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.
How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation
The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.
Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.