We will intervene on energy bills ‘if necessary’, says Miliband
Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living....
Trump urges UK and other nations to send ships to Strait of Hormuz
Trump says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route....
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature....
‘We’re not profiteering on fuel. But my staff still face abuse’
Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is “horrific” for him as well as his customers....
Judge says ‘no evidence’ to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank....
Petrol retailers in row with government over ‘rip off’ accusations
They have pulled out of a meeting, accusing ministers of using “inflammatory language” over rising fuel prices....
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....