Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Larry Fink says if oil prices stay high for a sustained period it will have “profound implications” for the world economy....
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
The owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp has been found liable by a court in New Mexico....
Reeves plans targeted help if energy bills spiral
The US-Israel war with Iran is having an impact on costs domestically, with oil and gas prices soaring....
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21, watchdog says
Vets will have to publish price lists for services under measures from the UK’s competition watchdog....
Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met
BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say “take the mail for ride” is a common phrase....
Oil prices plunge after Trump says talks have been held to end war
Energy prices fall and stock markets rebound after the US president says “very good and productive” talks have been held....
‘We can’t justify a £52 lunch’: Middle-income families cut back on days out
A household with an average income of £55,000 has cut spending on leisure activities by £40 a week, offical figures suggest....
Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world’s worst energy crisis in decades....
Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax....
Energy bills rise ‘inescapable’ if prices stay high, says British Gas boss
The boss of Centrica says it is “too early” to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit....