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Markets tumble as oil nears $120 a barrel and gas prices soar after fresh strikes on energy sites

Today

Markets have plunged into the red after fresh strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure have sent oil and gas prices soaring.

Bank of England tipped to HIKE rates as soon as June as 'Trumpflation' batters Britain

Today

UK borrowers face a painful interest rate hike after the latest escalation of war in the Middle East fuelled 'Trumpflation' fears on both sides of the Atlantic.

Landlords forced to slash rents as enquiries dry up: Where have all the tenants gone?

Today

Rents are down in towns and cities across Britain. Certain locations have even recorded drops of more than 10% according to Hamptons.

I'm a mortgage expert and this is why it's a GREAT time to buy your first home - despite rising rates

Today

This tough market with its hefty mortgage rate increases might actually be the best opportunity first-time buyers have had in years.

Changan Deepal S05: Can this Europe-centric £38k electric SUV entice buyers?

Today

Changan is the Chinese car maker with a strong base already in Europe. But you've probably never heard of it. Can its Deepal S05 crack the increasingly competitive UK market?

Bank of England to hold interest rates despite weak jobs figures as 'Trumpflation' pushes annual mortgage costs £800 higher

Today

The central bank had been widely expected to cut rates this month before the war with Iran began, but they are likely to delay this as they assess the impact of an energy shock.

Are car makers REALLY selling enough EVs to meet Labour's green targets?

Today

New data shows most car manufacturers adhered to the Government's Zero Emission Vehicle mandate by using loopholes and 'flexibilities'.

Shortage of mechanics threatens to push up car repair costs as sector fails to attract young workers

Today

Almost three quarters of professionals within the industry said it is taking longer to fix vehicles because of an understaffing crisis that could soon cause a spike in garage bills.

Oil price soars and stocks slump as Iran vows revenge over gas field attack

Today

Oil prices surged and stock markets slumped yesterday as Iran vowed to retaliate for an attack on its huge Pars gas field.

The £100 contactless payment limit scrapped today - will your bank switch off the cap?

Today

Banks can now set their onwn contactless payment limits for customers from today March 19 under new plans from financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Rolls-Royce axes 2030 all-electric deadline as it pledges to stick with its traditional V12 petrol engines

Yesterday

Rolls-Royce chief exec Chris Brownridge attributed the turnaround to a softening in government rules on the timetable for a transition to electric.

Central banks hold fire: Don't expect rock-bottom interest rates to help us through the Iran war, says ALEX BRUMMER

Yesterday

Economic decision-making in wartime is hard. This is particularly true when the conflicts involve energy suppliers as is the case now, and was true in 2022.

Rolls-Royce vows to stick with potent 12-cylinder petrol engines as it shelves plan to go electric in 2030

Yesterday

Prestige car maker says softening of government regulatory rules on the transition to electric and continued demand for big petrol engines from super-rich customers has driven the decision.

Mining giant BHP names new boss as it shifts focus to eco-friendly copper

Yesterday

BHP has named Brandon Craig as its new chief executive as the world's largest mining company shifts its focus to copper production.

Britain's oldest brewer cuts pub opening hours and puts up prices after Labour tax and wage hikes

Yesterday

Shepherd Neame, which runs 285 pubs in Kent and the South East of England, said the industry has been hit with 'disproportionate' tax hikes over the last couple of years.

Treasury DEFENDS inheritance tax raid on family farms and businesses after tractors descend on High Court

Yesterday

Lawyers for the government argued the pledge to consult those affected by tax changes only applies 'where possible'.

McDonald's launches trading cards with selected meals - and some of the rarest are already listed on eBay for HUGE sums

Yesterday

McDonald's has tapped into the surge of interest around trading cards and this week launched packets of their own designs with selected meals.

More than 300,000 Britons are at risk of redundancy this year as businesses battle higher costs amid Iran war

Yesterday

While the results of the FOI request showed that 2025 was the worst year since the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 for planned or completed redundancies, the picture is looking worse for 2026.

Britons continue to cash in jewellery as gold price soars, says pawnbroker Ramsdens

Yesterday

Based on the current geopolitical and economic climate, Ramsdens believes that the gold price 'could remain elevated' throughout the second half of this year.

BMW i3 is the longest-range electric car on the planet: New £50k saloon can go 559 miles on a full charge

Yesterday

It will blow existing electric rivals - like the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 3 - out of the water and is expected to gazump the range of the forthcoming 435-mile C-Class EQ from biggest rival, Mercedes-Benz.

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