London home sales hit by Donald Trump's Iran war as 'prices soften and purchases delayed'
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Santander UK takes profit hit from further costs of motor finance scandal
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Lloyds earnings jump by a third but UK economic outlook worsens
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UK firms in ‘critical distress’ jump a third as costs surge
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Trump’s approval rating sinks to new low as the Iran war drives affordability concerns for Americans
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s approval rating sinks to new low as the Iran war drives affordability concerns for AmericansGas prices have surged to about $4.18 per gallon as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalledRachel Dobkin in New York Wednesday 29 April 2026 05:18 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove...
UAE Withdraws From OPEC Amid Gulf Tensions, Global Energy Uncertainty
Agadir – The United Arab Emirates announced today its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC+, marking a shift in Gulf energy politics amid rising regional tensions and pressure on global oil markets. The decision, which takes effect on May 1, comes as the ongoing Iran war continues to disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and expose growing divisions among Gulf allies. OPEC is an intergovernmental organization which gathers major...
Trump to burden consumers with a fresh round of tariffs as Americans continue to struggle with the cost of living: report
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump to burden consumers with a fresh round of tariffs as Americans continue to struggle with the cost of living: reportTrump’s newest tariff push is sure to face more challenges in court but is likely to prove sturdier than the one the Supreme Court tossed outPaul Wiseman Tuesday 28 April 2026 10:03 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","...
Post Office handles ‘record-breaking’ £39.8m cash transactions in first quarter
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Study highlights ‘extraordinary consolidation of power’ in pensions market
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Shop price inflation falls on back of heavy discounting by retailers
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Claire’s shuts all stores with 1,300 jobs axed as high street giant collapses
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Claire’s shuts all UK and Ireland stores with 1,300 redundancies
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Life on a lease: inside the rental crisis pushing young Londoners to the limit
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Reform UK’s ‘national fuel tax protest’ in Whitehall stalls as barely anyone turns up
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Supermarket supplier ‘cautiously optimistic’ despite Middle East pressure
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Competition heats up in Isa market with new deal offering 4.55% interest
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Shell strikes £12.1 billion deal to buy Canadian energy firm
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Plans to move Wise stock market listing to US approved by High Court judge
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Starmer to chair ministerial meeting focused on economic impact of Iran war
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John Lewis urges staff back to office amid turnaround
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