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Business
BP Annual Results: Profits Boosted by Iran War Oil Spike Despite Climate Pledge Tensions
The oil major reported substantially higher returns in the conflict period but faces growing investor pressure…
Finance
Bellway Shares Slump 18% as Iran War Tears Up Housing Market Outlook
The housebuilder's profit warning cited the collapse in mortgage market confidence as oil-driven inflation rev…
Finance
Bank of England Holds Rates at 4.5% as Iran War Reverses Cut Timeline
The Monetary Policy Committee paused its easing cycle after the oil shock pushed inflation back above comforta…
Finance
13 Million Britons Living in Relative Poverty — Half a Million More Than Previous Year
New ONS data shows the number of people below the poverty line increased despite the expansion of support meas…
Finance
Buy-to-Let Landlords Selling at Record Rate as Sector Faces Multiple Pressures
Higher mortgage rates, increased regulatory requirements and tax changes have created an unprecedented wave of…
Economy
Food Bank Demand Remains Double Pre-Pandemic Levels Despite Easing Inflation
The Trussell Trust reported continued high demand at its network of food banks, with the Iran war energy shock…
Finance
Cost of Living Update: April 2026 Changes That Will Affect Your Household Budget
A comprehensive guide to the changes in bills, benefits and wages that took effect from April 2026 and how the…
Finance
Energy Bills Set for Further Rise as Gas Prices Remain Elevated Post-Ceasefire
Ofgem's price cap is expected to remain well above pre-war levels even if the Iran ceasefire holds, prolonging…
Technology
£50 Million Government Investment in UK Defence Drone Sector Announced
The funding is designed to accelerate domestic production capacity and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers …