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Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 8:45am
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 8:29am
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 5:47am
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 5:47am
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 5:47am
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:58am
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:58am
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:49am
European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:15am
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:15am
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 3:07am
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 2:09am
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 1:33am
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

IndiGo names former British Airways chief William Walsh as CEO

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 1:33am
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 1:12am
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:08am
Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups.

Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says

Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00am
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 9:12pm
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 6:01pm
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour

Tue, 03/31/2026 - 6:01pm
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

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