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European Gas Ticks Higher as Trump Threatens Iran War Escalation
European natural gas prices edged higher after US President Donald Trump escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure if his terms for a deal to end the conflict aren’t met before a Tuesday deadline.
FTSE 100 Live 07 April: Markets in red as oil price rises ahead of Trump deadline
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Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJemma CrewandJonathan Josephs,Business reportersGetty ImagesThe price of stamps has risen again, as the postal service faces criticism for failing to hit delivery targets.A first class stamp now costs £1.80 - an increase of 10p - while a second class letter has risen by 4p to 91p.Royal Mail has said the increases are necessary because people are sending far fewer letters while the number of addresses continues to...
UK City firms report fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years
CBI figures showing surprise jump in financial sector’s growth will be welcome news for Rachel ReevesBritain’s financial services companies have reported a strong recovery in activity at the start of the year, in a surprise boost to the government after a gloomy end to 2025.Banks, insurers and investment managers said their businesses were growing, with a positive balance of nearly two-thirds noting an expansion, according to a long-running survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI),...
Oil Rises as Trump Escalates Iran Threats
Oil rose a third day as US President Donald Trump escalated threats to obliterate key Iranian infrastructure if his terms aren’t met before a Tuesday deadline. Bloomberg's Anthony di Paola reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Teacher says Motability mileage changes will cost her £3,000 extra a year
Teacher says Motability mileage changes will cost her £3,000 extra a yearKay Millar, 29, is one of thousands set to be affected by changes in the schemeCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor06:49, 07 Apr 2026Updated 06:49, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesKay Millar, 29, says the changes will have a profound effect on her(Image: SWNS)A teacher who relies on a wheelchair has warned she faces being confined to her home due to upcoming changes to the Motability scheme. Kay Millar, 29, says she wil...
Oil climbs, stocks slip as Iran deadline keeps markets on edge
Dubai: Oil prices moved higher on Tuesday while equities lost momentum, with investors pulling back ahead of a key US deadline tied to the Iran conflict.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Brent crude climbed above $111 a barrel after volatile swings, continuing a steady upward grind in recent sessions. At the same time, US stock futures fell about 0.5%, while Asian markets struggled to hold early gains, reflecting hesitation across risk assets.Get updated faster and f...
Young Aussie left stunned by petrol station's request as war drives up fuel prices: 'It felt surreal'
Young Aussie left stunned by petrol station's request as war drives up fuel prices: 'It felt surreal'READ MORE: Single image shows fuel shortage solution backfire in Victoria By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:38, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 06:40, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Gold prices drop in Pakistan — April 7, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, following a downward trend in the global bullion market, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa, Gems, and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-karat gold per tola declined by Rs 3,000, settling at Rs 488,462, compared to Rs 491,462 on the previous trading day. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of 24-karat gold dropped by Rs 2,572 to Rs 418,777 from Rs 421,349, while 10 grams of 22-karat gold decreased by Rs 2,358 to Rs 383,892 from...
Hong Kong property launch sees brisk sales as buyers unfazed by Trump’s Iran warning
Hong Kong homebuyers flocked to the second round of new flat sales at the La Mirabelle I project in Tseung Kwan O, underscoring continuing demand for property amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. By noon, 72 of the 168 units had been sold, according to agents. Another 86 flats have been made available via tender. The flats via the regular sale were priced between HK$5.93 million (US$756,000) and HK$8.99 million, including maximum discounts of 15 per cent. They were priced 1 per cent...
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Oil prices rise as Trump's Iran deal deadline looms
Oil prices rise as Trump's Iran deal deadline loomsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOsmond ChiaBusiness reporterEPAGlobal oil prices rose on Tuesday afternoon in Asia ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.The price of global benchmark Brent crude was up by about 1.4% to $111.33 (£84.13) a barrel, while US-traded oil gained 2.8% to $115.61. On Monday, Trump threatened to take out Iran "in one night&quo...
Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise
Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices riseJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJosh Dayin AlderneyBBCDave Cranwell runs one of the two petrol stations in Alderney, and said prices were "eye-watering"An Alderney politician has called for a relief on fuel duty in a bid to reduce the impact of rising fuel prices on the island.Alderney States Member Alex Snowdon said he wanted the island's government to explore a relief on the current duty paid on fuel imports.On Monday,...
Slump in F&B sector over Easter break as 28% of Hongkongers leave city
About 28 per cent of Hong Kong’s population – or over 2 million Hongkongers – left the city in the first four days of the Easter break, according to official statistics, with one industry leader saying the outflow had greatly affected business in the local food and beverage sector. The number of outgoing Hong Kong residents rose by 14.34 per cent to 2.12 million between last Friday and Monday, while the 411,972 inbound visitors from mainland China marked a 16.13 per cent year-on-year increase,.....
UK care home provider enters liquidation after failing to pay debts
UK care home provider enters liquidation after failing to pay debtsA professional staffing provider for health and social care, has entered voluntary liquidation after being unable to pay its debtsNewsOlivia Beeson05:54, 07 Apr 2026Updated 05:57, 07 Apr 2026View Image(Image: Maskot via Getty Images)A UK care home provider has collapsed into liquidation after failing to meet its financial obligations.CMS Care Service Limited, formerly known as GHS Clinical Limited, appointed liquidators on March...
Fuel costs and fiscal realities: Pakistan’s tightrope walk
Fuel price increases in Pakistan almost always trigger a strong public reaction. That response is understandable, given the direct impact on household budgets. But these recurring adjustments, and the policy responses that follow, are best understood in the context of a deeper structural reality: Pakistan’s significant reliance on imported energy. The figures illustrate the point clearly. Domestic refineries meet roughly 30 per cent of the country’s petrol demand, while the rem...
Dubai gold slides again, down Dh15 in a week amid war risks
Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved lower on Tuesday morning, adding to a run of declines that has taken shape since the start of April.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 8.24am, 24K gold was at Dh557.25, down from Dh561 on Monday, while 22K slipped to Dh516 from Dh519.50. The drop continues a clear downward pattern that has seen prices retreat from Dh573 at the beginning of the month, with each session gradually easing lower and pushing bullion closer to the mid-Dh550...
Setting the record straight: Philippines debunks ₱190,000 per OFW flight cost claims
Dubai: Circulating posts alleging that the Philippine government is spending up to ₱190,000 (approximately Dh11,500 to Dh11,600) per overseas Filipino worker (OFW) for flights back home have stirred concern among Filipino communities abroad.In a message sent to community leaders and volunteers, Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) secretary Hans Cacdac has clarified the issue, noting that the numbers being spread are inaccurate.“The figures are fake news. We got prices as low as ₱95,0...
Australia scores major win after China froze essential export to the country: 'We need friends'
Australia scores major win after China froze essential export to the country: 'We need friends'Indonesia to continue to export fertiliserChina slapped pause on export in March READ MORE: Aussies issued urgent warning about food supplies By MAISY RAE and CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 05:29, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 05:29, 7 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Traders across Punjab want early closure timings for Cantts, DHA too
LAHORE: Traders across Punjab have appealed to the federal and provincial governments to implement the decision of closing businesses at 8pm across the board without any discrimination, including in the residential and commercial localities falling within limits of cantonments and Defence Housing Authority (DHA). “We accept the proposal and decision of the federal government to close markets, shopping malls, bazaars etc at 8pm daily except the holidays. But we want this decision to be implemente...