Oil price jumps after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says energy prices for everyone will rise if the Iran war continues....
One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card-only in the last year, a survey suggests....
Five ways the Iran war could affect you – in charts
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households....
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge....
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to “immense stress” for customers....
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023....
Asia stocks fall for third day, oil steadies as investors watch Iran war
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared....
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East ‘if necessary’
The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil prices continued to surge....
UK economic growth forecast cut for this year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out the latest outlook from the government’s official forecaster...
Oil prices extend gains after Iran makes new threat to Gulf shipping
It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy....