piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

'We can't justify a £52 lunch': Middle-income families cut back on days out

A household with an average gross income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest.

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran?

Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

Porridge recalled over mouse contamination fears

Some of the products are "unsafe to eat", the Food Standards Agency says.

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short

The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers

Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver

The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help

The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

piyasalar 23 Mar 2026

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

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

piyasalar 22 Mar 2026

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

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

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands

The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

Trump-backed television merger moves forward

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

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges

People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis

The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July

Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

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

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

piyasalar 20 Mar 2026

Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub

Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

piyasalar 19 Mar 2026

Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.