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Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March
Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to MarchJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGetty ImagesUK government borrowing fell by almost £20bn last year, according to the latest official figures.Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £132bn in the year to March, the Office for National Statistics said.The total was slightly below the £132.7bn that had been predicted by the government's independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)...
Asian stocks today: Markets retreat after record-high due to oil surge, Iran tensions weigh
Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan's Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.
Pakistan decides to cut import duties, remove non-tariff barriers
BusinessEditor's ChoicePakistan decides to cut import duties, remove non-tariff barriersBy Shoaib Nizami-Apr 23, 2026Islamabad: The federal government is considering reducing import duties and removing thousands of non-tariff barriers to facilitate trade and improve market access. According to sources, more than 2,660 non-tariff barriers, currently discouraging imports, are set to be gradually eliminated. These include restrictions affecting the import of mobile phones, cars, dairy products...
UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m
But Iran war likely to blow hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully crafted fiscal ‘headroom’ in coming monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government came in below its annual borrowing target by £700m, official figures show – but the Iran war is likely to blow a hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully calculated fiscal “headroom” over the coming months.The government borrowed a net total of £132bn for the financial year ending in March, the Office for National Statistics said. This slightly undersho...
The surprising city that's overtaken Sydney to claim Australia's most expensive rental market
The surprising city that's overtaken Sydney to claim Australia's most expensive rental marketVacancy rate hits record low nationwide Tenants have reached affordability limits By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:12, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 07:14, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Pakistan seeks three spot LNG cargoes in first tender since Dec 2023
Pakistan LNG Limited has issued its first spot tender for liquefied natural gas (LNG) since December 2023 amid supply shortfalls triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran. The company is seeking bids from international suppliers for three LNG cargoes of around 140,000 cubic metres each for delivery on April 27-30, and on May 1-7 and 8-14 at Port Qasim in Karachi, according to an advertisement issued on Thursday for the tender that closes on April 24. Power Minister Awais Leghari told Reuters...
'Real Housewives' star's Pickle ball pet project goes sideways as investor claims she used company cash on lavish personal expenses
'Real Housewives' star's Pickle ball pet project goes sideways as investor claims she used company cash on lavish personal expensesBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 07:00, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 07:00, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Post Office की 'धुरंधर' स्कीम, बुढ़ापे में पैसों की नो-टेंशन, हर महीने ₹20500 की कमाई
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Leading California governor candidates spar in first debate as topsy-turvy race heats up
Six candidates clashed over homelessness and cost of living crisis in first debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit – with a clear frontrunner still yet to emergeSix candidates vying to become the next governor of California sparred on Wednesday in the first debate since the already topsy-turvy race was plunged into upheaval by the sudden collapse of former congressman Eric Swalwell’s campaign after sexual assault and misconduct allegations.With a clear frontrunner still yet to emerge, the unusually w...
UK supplier of Pukka Pies plunges into liquidation after almost 40 years
UK supplier of Pukka Pies plunges into liquidation after almost 40 yearsUK food distributor G.M. Jones and Sons, which has operated since 1989, has entered into liquidation and Frank Corfield of Griffin & King had been appointed as its liquidatorNewsTannur Anders UK & World News Reporter06:43, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPukka-Pies Takeaway sign outside chip shop, Wickham Market, Suffolk, England, UK (file image)(Image: Geography Photos/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)UK food dis...
Diet Coke shortage hits India as Iran-war driven can crunch fuels panic buying
AsiaIndiaDiet Coke shortage hits India as Iran-war driven can crunch fuels panic buyingShortages spread from shops to delivery apps as summer demand collides with aluminium supply disruptionNamita Singh Thursday 23 April 2026 06:31 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,"a...
SET President: IPO Pipeline Faces a Difficult Situation
Stock Exchange of Thailand President Asadej Kongsiri discussed the IPO pipeline, saying it is in a difficult situation. He also noted that the Thai exchange plans to introduce “mini-gold” futures. He spoke with Haslinda Amin on Bloomberg Insight. (Source: Bloomberg)
Real estate boom pushes hills to the edge in Mussoorie
Despite repeated court interventions, buildings mushroom unchecked, raising the risks of landslides and lasting environmental damage| India News
Gold loses over Dh15 in Dubai so far this week on higher oil prices
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Gold prices dropped at the opening of the markets in Dubai on Thursday, losing more than Dh15 per gram so far this week.Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh566.75 per gram on Thursday morning, down from Dh569.25 at the close of the markets on Wednesday. The precious metal variant has lost Dh15.5 per gram so far this week.Among the other var...
Revealed: Londoners' working week at 21-year record high as unemployment rises in cost of living crisis
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Big Four bank hikes interest rates as inflation surges - and issues ominous Christmas warning
Big Four bank hikes interest rates as inflation surges - as ominous Christmas warning is issuedRBA tipped for more rate hikes soon Economists warn of mortgage pain aheadREAD MORE: RBA warns of the 'nightmare' scenario Australia is facing By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:08, 23 April 2026 | Updated: 06:10, 23 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Silver Price Crash: खुलते ही ₹6000 चांदी सस्ती, हाई से अब 1.97 लाख कम दाम, सोना धड़ाम
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Crude oil above $100 again: Will petrol, diesel get costlier soon?
Crude oil above again Will petrol diesel get costlier soon
Rupee slides to 94 against US dollar: Is crude oil the biggest risk right now?
Rupee slides to against US dollar Is crude oil the biggest risk right now
Attock refinery operations normalise as transport links restored
ISLAMABAD: Road transport of petroleum crude and products to and from Attock Oil Refinery (ARL) was restored late last night with the support and intervention of Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and the General Headquarters (GHQ), the refinery’s management confirmed. More to follow