British Gas owner buys gas-fired power station for £370m for energy ‘security’
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Shell under fire over ‘outrageous’ profits after boost from soaring oil prices
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JD Sports cautions that Iran war could weigh on profits and push up prices
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Shell profits soar amid surging oil prices because of Iran war
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Deliveroo expanding into restaurant bookings after US takeover
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Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says
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Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026 – report
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Cameo, speeches, pushing gold bullion: how Farage has made millions since becoming an MP
After two years in parliament, Reform UK leader has brought in £2m on top of his Commons salaryNigel Farage’s income since being elected MP has hit £2m, analysis shows“There’s no money in politics,” Nigel Farage complained almost a decade ago, describing himself as “53, separated and skint”.He has since proved himself wrong. After two years in parliament, Farage has brought in £2m, including hospitality, through speeches, presenting, writing news articles, promoting gold bullion – and even recor...
Trump has a ‘nuclear option’ to bring down gas prices - will he use it and will it work?
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Up to 150 TGJones stores to close as ‘direct result of government policy’
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Melania Trump opens Mother’s Day military tribute with reminder of deaths from husband’s Iran war
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Average home insurance claim paid to households hits record £6,340, figures show
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How Silicon Valley's new tech right has profited by aligning with MAGA
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Trump’s tariffs have done ‘significant damage’ to US economy, top financial group warns
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Beef prices are hitting record highs. The DOJ has launched an antitrust probe into the biggest producers
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBeef prices are hitting record highs. The DOJ has launched an antitrust probe into the biggest producersActing Attorney General Todd Blanche urged whistleblowers to report alleged wrongdoing with the prospect of receiving money in returnOwen Scott Wednesday 06 May 2026 15:12 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remov...
Airlines axe 120 UK flights in May amid concern over jet fuel shortages
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The £11 pint sets an insane, disastrous precedent — pull the other one
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One in 10 adults have no savings safety net, survey indicates
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Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal
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