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Bread price rise warning if Iran war drags on as government urged to act
Bread price rise warning if Iran war drags on as government urged to actThe boss of Allied Bakeries' owner rules out price rises for now but says it is possible “if the situation doesn’t improve”CommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor16:40, 21 Apr 2026Updated 16:52, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBakeries - such as those making big seller Kingsmill - are among energy hungry businesses at risk from soaring costsThe maker of Kingsmill bread could slap a surcharge on the cost of a lo...
Supply gaps prolong electricity cuts
Punjab is experiencing prolonged and increasingly disruptive electricity outages, with rural areas reporting load-shedding of up to 16 hours a day and urban centres facing recurring interruptions, according to residents and power distribution officials. The situation has intensified across regions served by Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco), Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco), Faisalabad (Fesco) and Gujranwala (Gepco), as the gap between electricity demand and supply widens. Consumers...
Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'
Water charges and rates increase could help Stormont 'raise £3bn a year'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJohn CampbellEconomics and business editor, BBC News NIGetty ImagesThe review suggests that if the civil service was cut back to the equivalent size of the service in England it would save almost £400m a year.Stormont ministers would have £3bn a year extra to spend on public services if they increased rates, introduced water charges and made thousands of workers redundant,...
Tariff Refund Process: खुल गई ट्रंप टैरिफ रिफंड विंडो, 166 अरब डॉलर करने होंगे वापस... भारत को मिलेगा इतना
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Watch: Reed asks Kevin Warsh whether he would cave to Trump's demands to lower interest rates
Democratic Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island pressed Kevin Warsh about whether he would cave to President Trump's demands to lower interest rates if he were to become the next Federal Reserve chairman. Warsh appeared for his Senate confirmation hearing to replace Jerome Powell as the Fed chair in May.
Law firm at centre of £39.5million fraud probe with tens of thousands of potential victims
Law firm at centre of £39.5million fraud probe with tens of thousands of potential victimsSheffield-based PM Law Ltd shut without warning in February leaving thousands of potential victims including a young mum who says she lost nearly £100,000 cash from the sale of her homeNewsTom Pettifor Crime Editor16:37, 21 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesAmy-Jade Hughes said she was left in £100,000 debtA law firm is being investigated over a £39.5 million suspected fraud involving tens of thousands of potential vict...
Moldova's refusal to engage fruitfully with CIS means impoverishment to Moldovans — Shoigu
According to Shoigu, fuel shortages and rising prices at Moldovan gas stations "clearly demonstrate the consequences of Chisinau
Iran says one of its ships returned despite US blockade; maritime firm identifies it as tanker that delivered oil to India
Curiously though, there is no oil tanker named “Sili City”, as per international shipping databases, and the actual identity of the tanker could have been lost in translation.
Watch: Kevin Warsh criticizes Fed for "fatal policy error" in dealing with inflation
During questioning from GOP Sen. Tim Scott, Kevin Warsh criticized the Federal Reserve for "policy errors in 2021 and 2022" that allowed inflation to soar. "Once you let inflation take hold of the economy, it's more expensive and harder to bring it down," Warsh said. Warsh appeared before his Senate confirmation hearing to replace Jerome Powell as the Federal Reserve chairman.
More than 35,000 households helped by flood insurance directory since launch
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Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows
Middle East war has pushed up air fares 24%, research shows12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTheo LeggettTransport CorrespondentGetty ImagesAirspace restrictions caused by the conflict have forced airlines to reroute many flightsThe war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research.The report, from the consultancy Teneo, says that airspace restric...
Trump says he would like someone to buy troubled Spirit Airlines
InternationalTrump says he would like someone to buy troubled Spirit AirlinesBy Reuters -Apr 21, 2026President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would like someone to acquire bankrupt low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines and said it was possible the federal government could get involved. “I’d love somebody to buy Spirit. It’s 14,000 jobs, and maybe the federal government should help that one out,” Trump told CNBC. Last week, Reuters reported Spirit’s bankruptcy exit plan is under renewed ...
Boat building cost surges amid fuel price hike
A sharp rise in fuel prices has significantly increased the cost of boat building in coastal areas of Karachi, including Ibrahim Hyderi, placing additional financial strain on the community. According to local boat makers, the cost of constructing a standard fishing launch has jumped from Rs500,000 to Rs700,000, while the cost of medium-sized boats has also increased by around Rs200,000, pushing their cost close to Rs900,000. The surge is attributed not only to higher fuel prices but also to th...
Rising Costs Threaten the Airline Boom
Airlines are walking a tightrope: strong demand and pricing power on one side, rising fuel and labor costs on the other. TD Cowen analyst Tom Fitzgerald joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down why baggage fees are sticking, why government bailouts are unlikely, and how long airlines can keep passing costs to consumers before demand starts cracking. (Source: Bloomberg)
UK risks becoming 'nation of renters' as new builds 'never reach the market'
UK risks becoming 'nation of renters' as new builds 'never reach the market'Only one in 10 newly built homes in the UK reach the open sales market, new data shows – with experts warning Britain risks becoming a 'nation of renters'CommentsNewsCharlie Biggs-Thomas16:11, 21 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesOnly one in 10 new builds make it to the open market(Image: Getty Images)Only one in 10 newly built homes reach the open sales market, according to data. Figures from estate age...
Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s being investigated by DOJ
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) announced Tuesday that it is under investigation by the Department of Justice, a move that comes after the Trump administration has repeatedly admonished the civil rights group. SPLC’s interim CEO Bryan Fair said the group does not have all the details, but that the investigation appears to be focused…
Four men who stole almost £9m in VAT fraud and blew cash on gold bullion, diamonds and luxury cars jailed
Four men who stole almost £9m in VAT fraud and blew cash on gold bullion, diamonds and luxury cars jailedClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By DAVE FINLAY FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 16:08, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 16:10, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Canadian Telecom Rogers Goes Into Tailspin as Price War Heats Up
Rogers Communications Inc. has gone from the top performer among Canada’s three big telecommunications companies to the sector’s biggest drag, as a wireless price war threatens its premium valuation.
Outraged retired couple accuse car rental giant Enterprise of VERY sneaky scheme to try and get thousands out of them
Kelly and Katherine Graves spent $60 CAD to refill the tank of their rental car in April 2025 before returning it to National Car Rental, which is owned by Enterprise. They were later told they owed $10,000.
Royal Mail vows to finally tackle slow deliveries under £500million shake-up
Royal Mail vows to finally tackle slow deliveries under £500million shake-upAfter many years of missing letter delivery targets - during which time stamp prices have soared - Royal Mail promises to finally get a grip of the problem through major investmentCommentsMoneyGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor15:59, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRoyal Mail has long calls for its Universal Service Obligation to be relaxed(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images)Royal Mail has vowed to finally meet its le...