Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war
The government’s hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered....
UK economy failed to grow in January, figures show
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year....
Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to “rip off” customers....
US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April....
PwC says young recruits are ‘hungry’ for careers and plans to hire more graduates
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree....
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move....
What on earth is going on with the oil price?
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started – but why have there been such sharp swings?...
How Iran war laid bare the world’s reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock....
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users’ transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources....
Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway....