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Iran war: Oil suffers biggest one-day gain in six years as stocks plunge

The price of oil has clocked its biggest single-day gain in six years - with Brent crude surging by more than 20% to $114 (£85) a barrel.

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Iran war: The outlook for your finances - whether hostilities end or not

Donald Trump has raised hopes several times that the US-Israel military strikes on Iran may soon be over.

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Keir Starmer to unveil emergency support for households worst hit by energy price rises

Emergency help for poorer households hit by energy bills driven up by the Iran war is to be unveiled by Sir Keir Starmer.

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…

Zero growth in January as economic outlook clouded by war-linked inflation threat

The UK economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to January but with zero growth that month, according to official figures, as the prospects ahead are…

Trade war: UK among economies included in fresh investigation

The UK has been included in a fresh US trade investigation that could result in new tariff pressure being applied to dozens of countries.

Barcelona doubling tourist tax from next month

Tourists in Barcelona could be taxed €15 a night from April as the city doubles its tourism fee.

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,…

US Navy to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, treasury secretary tells Sky News

The US treasury secretary has told Sky News that the US Navy will be escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

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…

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

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.

British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone facing legal action over use of her own name

British fragrance entrepreneur Jo Malone is facing legal action over the use of her own name by cosmetics giant Estee Lauder Companies.

Oil rebounds above $100 as market counts cost of attacks on energy

Iran's targeting of Middle East energy has driven oil prices back above the $100 a barrel level, with market experts expressing increased alarm over…

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