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Major UK haulage firm in business for decades plunges into administration
Martyn Barratt Transport Limited, a haulage company based in Nottingham, entered administration on 13 April 2026, according to the London Gazette, just days after another UK transport firm appointed administrators
Gita Gopinath decodes Iran war's impact on India and global economy
Gita Gopinath decodes Iran wars impact on India and global economy
Azerbaijan ready to supply LNG to Pakistan
Azerbaijan's state energy company SOCAR is ready to supply liquefied natural gas to Pakistan as soon ?as it receives a request from Islamabad, the company told Reuters on Tuesday, as Pakistan seeks spot cargoes to ease a growing energy shortfall. SOCAR said a framework agreement signed in 2025 between SOCAR Trading and Pakistan LNG allows the Pakistani buyer to purchase LNG cargoes directly under an accelerated procedure. "SOCAR is ready to provide LNG to Pakistan as soon as PLL submi...
State Bank receives $1b Saudi tranche
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreement with the Kingdom, in a post on X. In the statement, the central bank said the funds were received "with a value date of 20 April 2026" as part of the financing arrangement recently agreed between the two countries. "This is the second tranche of the $3 billion deposit recently agreed b...
Worker satisfaction with pay, advancement at new low: Fed survey
Job satisfaction has shrunk to a new low in the U.S., according to a recent report released by the New York Federal Reserve on Tuesday.  Workers reported the lowest likelihood of moving to a new employer in five years, falling to 9.7 percent. Reported satisfaction with job pay, benefits and promotion opportunities also decreased in…
Floods may have hit 3.3m jobs: ILO
The 2025 floods may have disrupted or wiped out nearly 3.3 million jobs across Pakistan, with rural livelihoods and agriculture bearing the brunt, according to a new assessment by the International Labour Organisation. The UN agency said it conducted an employment and livelihoods loss assessment across 14 of the worst-affected districts in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, finding that the bulk of job losses and disruptions were concentrated in nine districts of Punjab. Rural areas accounted for...
PM streamlines P3A to expedite projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday gave in-principle approval to further integrate and strengthen the Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) and its related framework to speed up development initiatives during a high-level meeting. According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the premier chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad to accelerate development projects through public-private partnerships (PPP) and instructed authorities to expedite the implementation o...
Transit container traffic through Russia grows by 11% yoy in Q1 — Delo Group
Import container shipments increased by 5.1% to 720,000 TEU
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 21, 2026
BusinessPakistanSaudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 21, 2026By Web Desk-Apr 21, 2026KARACHI, April 20, 2026, 10:20 PM PKT — The Saudi Riyal (SAR) slipped slightly today, closing at Rs74.34 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market — a 8-paisa decline from recent sessions, according to leading currency dealers in Karachi. The selling rate settled around Rs74.91. The pair remains firmly confined to the same exceptionally narrow, low-volatility channel it entered in early J...
Mortgage rates are under 6% again. Here are 3 moves borrowers should make now.
MoneyWatch: Managing Your Money Mortgage rates are under 6% again. Here are 3 moves borrowers should make now. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Matt Richardson Matt Richardson Sr. Managing Editor, Managing Your Money Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section fo...
Alabama reaches $12.2 million settlement with Roblox
Tech NewsAlabama reaches $12.2 million settlement with Roblox over child safety"We are raising the bar on what we expect from gaming platforms," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A child plays with the Roblox app in Sydney on Feb. 11.Brent Lewin / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 21, 2026, 12:47 PM EDTBy Angela Yang and Abigail BrooksAlabama became the second state Tuesday to announce...
UAE puts gender balance at the core of growth: Eugene Mayne
Gender balance in the UAE is not positioned as a social initiative but embedded as a structural national priority, shaping policy, workforce participation and leadership development across sectors. This aligns inclusion with long-term economic resilience and competitiveness, said Eugene Mayne, Founder and Group CEO of Tristar Group, during a keynote address at the Limitless Forum.Presented by Tristar Group in association with Gulf News, the forum focused on leadership and resilience in a changin...
Watch: Van Hollen questions Kevin Warsh on his shifting stance on interest rates
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, voiced his concerns about Kevin Warsh's shifting stance on interest rates over the years. Van Hollen asked Warsh why he was in favor of lowering interest rates while inflation remained high.
Nafis adds new groups without affecting 2% Emiratisation target
Dubai: The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC) has confirmed that Emirati spouses of citizens and children of Emirati mothers working in the private sector will not be counted towards the annual 2 per cent Emiratisation target under the Nafis programme. The council said the quota for private sector companies will continue to be calculated under existing Emiratisation policies, which apply to UAE nationals holding a family book, according to Al Khaleej newspaper.Get updat...
Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks
Conservatives and former provincial premiers among those PM names to advisory committee on economic relationsCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says his new advisory committee on economic relations with the United States will draw on the “best advice and the broadest perspectives” as the country braces what many expect will be tense trade negotiations with its southern neighbour.The 24-member advisory committee, announced on Tuesday, shows the prime minister’s eagerness to reach across the po...
FTSE 100’s early gains fade as war deadline looms
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EV charging shake-up looks to help UK households solve off-street parking problem
Government looks to rush through laws allowing pavement ‘charging gullies’ to help boost EV take-up and cut dependence on fossil fuelsUK to appeal against tax ruling cutting VAT on public EV chargers to 5%Households without off-street parking could soon be able to charge their electric vehicles from home under new government plans to help households cut their need for expensive fossil fuels.The government has promised to pass legislation this summer that will allow motorists to run power cables...
United Airlines CEO Stirred Up A Hornet’s Nest With Merger Hint
BusinessAerospace & DefenseUnited Airlines CEO Stirred Up A Hornet’s Nest With Merger HintByTed Reed,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlotte-based reporter Ted Reed covers airlines and airline labor.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 12:08pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby speaks during a media event at LAX in March. (Pho...
US Says It Boarded Oil Tanker, First During Iranian Blockade
The US government said it stopped and boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in its campaign to disrupt Iran’s shipping network, the first such intervention since the imposition of a blockade just over a week ago.
Mercuria Was Able to Get Ships Out Through Hormuz, CEO Says
Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. was reasonably well positioned before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and has been able to get ships out even after war erupted at the end of February, its co-founder and chief executive officer said.