Lucy Hooker Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images Israel’s strikes on Iran, and Iran’s response, caused a shudder on global financial markets on Friday. The price of oil surged in…

David Wallace Lockhart BBC Scotland political correspondent PA Media Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the windfall tax on oil and gas companies needs to be axed while addressing a…

Global oil prices jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark oil contracts Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet…

Last month, Boeing celebrated carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner – an impressive feat given it only launched 14 years ago. Until today’s tragic Air India crash in…

Shannen Headley BBC News, West Midlands Roundhouse Birmingham Roundhouse Birmingham said customers who had already booked tours would be contacted about refunds via email A landmark heritage site in Birmingham…

The UK food watchdog has warned people with allergies not to buy imported Dubai chocolate if they have any doubts about ingredients because of different labelling standards. The Food Standards…

Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out future tax rises after economy contracted in April Source link

A charity that helps financially struggling parents of young babies has said it has seen a big increase in the number of families seeking assistance. Tippy Toes in Lostock Hall,…

Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services including policing, documents in the Spending Review suggest. Local authorities have the power to raise…

Struggling budget chain Poundland has been sold for £1 and now faces a shake-up of the business. Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it had sold the brand for a…