Politics
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 over…
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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 reversed rate cut…
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 comfortable…
Finance
FTSE 100 Hits 10,000 for First Time as Iran War Shock Defied by UK Bluechips
The London benchmark crossed the historic threshold during the Iran war period as defence, energy and commodity…
Politics
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 over…
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 reversed rate cut…
Finance
Iran War Disruption to Global Shipping Has Ripple Effects Through UK Supply Chains
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced container ships onto longer routes, increasing costs and delays…
Finance
UK Economy Set to Grow Just 0.7% in 2026 as OECD Slashes Forecast
The Paris-based organisation cut its UK growth projection by more than half following the Iran war's impact…
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 comfortable…
Economy
FTSE 100 First Crossed 10,000 in History — Then Iran War Struck
The milestone moment in January 2026 was followed within weeks by the geopolitical shock that redefined the…
