How the crisis in key waterway is affecting fuel supplies for different countries
Fears of fuel shortages have been sparked recently as the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz was reduced to a trickle amid threats from Iran, which experts say effectively controls the waterway.
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Airlines cut flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
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Neighbour plan to help food bank expand
The charity says the expansion at its base will give its support services a "new lease of life".
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Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
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Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
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Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
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Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Six big tax changes as new financial year begins
Several changes that could affect your tax bill took effect as the new financial year began this week.
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New worker rights kick in - including on parental leave and sick pay
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Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise
Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average.
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India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
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'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
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Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran.
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Waitrose employee sacked after tackling 'Easter egg shoplifter' should be reinstated, Tories say
A Waitrose employee who said he was sacked after tackling a shoplifter trying to steal a bag of Easter eggs should be reinstated and handed a bonus, according to the Conservatives.
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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged.
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.
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Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
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