Ministers warn petrol retailers over prices in meeting
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned petrol retailers of a "shared obligation" to keep prices down for motorists amid soaring prices and war in the Middle East.
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Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank.
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New US trade probe targets EU, Canada, UK over forced labour
The US said it would examine whether countries are effectively blocking goods made with "forced labour".
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US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
Leaders in Europe and Canada have pushed back against Washington's move to allow Russia to sell stranded oil.
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Why both partners need to be across a couple's money
Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?
Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.
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'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
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UK among economies investigated in fresh US trade war move
The UK has been included in a fresh US trade investigation that could result in new tariff pressure being applied to dozens of countries.
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PwC planning to increase the number of graduates it takes on
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
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PwC boss says young recruits are hungry for careers
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
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Investigate miscarriage of justice and quash Post Office Capture convictions, MPs say
The government has been called on by an influential committee of MPs to quash convictions obtained with data from the Post Office's Capture software, the predecessor to the faulty Horizon IT programme.
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Warner Bros looks set for Oscars success - but takeover plans have created uncertainty in Hollywood
One Battle After Another and Sinners are two films set for big wins at the Oscars this weekend - but with the studio behind them potentially facing a huge takeover, industry experts say this is a time of great uncertainty in Hollywood.
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Why Russia may be winning the oil war
In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.
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Why Russia is a winner in the Iran war
In a war increasingly determined by the flow and price of oil, one country is already emerging as a winner - and it's not even a combatant.
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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.
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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.
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Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
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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.
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Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
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