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Protesters take aim at Aviva as shareholder meetings face disruption

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Bitcoin price surpasses $82,000 first since January 31

By 2:30 p.m. Moscow time, the price of Bitcoin was up by 2.14% at $82,850

Major UK petrol prices update as '£2 per litre not off the table' despite dip

Petrol prices at the pump are heading down despite the Iran conflict raging on, with the average cost now at 156.82p a litre, but experts are urging UK motorists not to celebrate

Pune fruit seller returns excess Rs 1,500 after customer's UPI mistake

Pune fruit seller returns excess Rs after customers UPI mistake

Crew members on hantavirus cruise ship to be evacuated | First Thing

Several sick crew members are to be medically evacuated from vessel, as Canary Islands government objects to docking plans. Plus: the Mexico City nightclub that charges Americans 90% moreGood morning.Several crew members on the MV Hondius are being prepared for medical evacuation to the Netherlands, as the cruise ship continues to be marooned off the coast of Cape Verde following a suspected hantavirus outbreak that is believed to have killed at least three passengers.What is hantavirus? It is a...

HMRC considers car tax shake-up to save drivers thousands on popular models as pressure mounts to go electric

Businesses may soon be able to reclaim thousands of pounds in tax on electric double-cab pickup trucks under proposed changes being considered by HMRC.Officials have begun considering easing strict VAT rules currently blocking many electric models from qualifying as commercial vehicles, simply because their heavy batteries push them over the weight limit.At present, double cab pick-ups must carry a payload of at least one tonne to be classed as a van for VAT purposes. If they fall short, they ar...

First oil tanker since start of Middle East conflict reaches Bangladesh

MT Ninemia delivered about 100,000 metric tons of crude oil from Saudi Arabia

JD Wetherspoon issues third profit warning this year as costs climb

Chair Tim Martin says pub chain could miss expectations, in latest sign UK hospitality sector buckling under higher billsBusiness live – latest updatesThe boss of JD Wetherspoon has said the pub chain could miss profit expectations because of rising costs, in the latest sign the UK hospitality industry is buckling under the pressure of higher energy, food, labour and tax bills.The company’s chair, Tim Martin, told investors on Wednesday: “As many hospitality operators, including Wetherspoon, hav...

Stocks Rally, Oil Falls on Iran Deal Hopes; US Gasoline Tops $4.50/Gallon | Bloomberg Brief 5/6/2026

US equity futures rise and oil drops on optimism that US and Iran may be nearing a peace deal. Yen strengthens to a 10-week high against the dollar, sparking speculation of Japan's intervention. US gasoline prices top $4.50 a gallon for the first time since July 2022. Strong results from AMD and Super Micro push tech stocks higher. Alphabet leads Keith Lerner of Truist discusses tech stocks driving the rally in equities. (Source: Bloomberg)

All the times Trump said the war in Iran was over - and how the markets reacted

NewsWorldMiddle EastAll the times Trump said the war in Iran was over - and how the markets reactedThe market has endured frenzied swings in response to Trump’s headline-making statementsMaira Butt Wednesday 06 May 2026 12:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"article...

Woman reveals results after buying £880 worth of National Lottery scratchcards

A woman has revealed the results of a year-long gambling stint after she and her friends spent £880 on National Lottery scratchcards.Megan Smith Evans, a tattoo artist from Birmingham, documented the experience online after she and her group of friends decided to run their own scratchcard syndicate. The group purchased £5 tickets every Friday from April to November in 2024 to see how much they could collectively win.However, they have ended up with less than they started with. TRENDING Stories...

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Universal Credit, PIP and Carer's Allowance change in force – BBC expert says check your account

A BBC personal finance expert has urged people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and Carer's Allowance to check their accounts after an increase came into force

Red alert for British jobs cull as minister admits Trump's Middle East crisis will batter the economy

Red alert for British jobs cull as minister admits Trump's Middle East crisis will batter the economyBy JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 11:50, 6 May 2026 | Updated: 11:50, 6 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Disney Revenue Rises 7% in Earnings Beat, Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Income Pops 88% to $582 Million

Disney’s first earnings with Josh D’Amaro as CEO are out — and he has generally good news to report in his Wall Street debut. The Mouse House pulled in revenue of $25.17 billion, up 7%, for the three months ended March 28 (Disney’s Q2 of fiscal 2026). Net income fell 31% to $2.25 billion largely […]

Internal SAIL notice shows plan to cut contract workforce by 40%. Read details

Internal SAIL notice shows plan to cut contract workforce by Read details

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez donate millions in Fashion Grants: Where it will be used

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, through the Bezos Earth Fund, have committed $34 million to research sustainable fashion materials. This funding will support universities and institutions in developing biodegradable and plastic-free alternatives to polyester and cotton, aiming to reduce the industry's environmental impact and bring these innovations to market.

Avalanche's defensive depth has become a major advantage over shorthanded Wild

DENVER — During the third period of Game 2 between the Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, the Wild’s Quinn Hughes tried to turn behind his net with the puck and the Avalanche’s Artturi Lehkonen shoved him straight into the end boards. Not long after, Nathan MacKinnon knocked the star defenseman off the puck and onto the ice in Minnesota’s offensive zone.The minutes Hughes played in the game weren’t just plentiful. They were hard.Advertisement

HDFC Bank governance review finds no major lapses after chairman exit: Report

HDFC Bank governance review finds no major lapses after chairman exit Report