UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month. Source: Original News
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Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war. Source: Original News
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems. Source: Original News
Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion. Source: Original News
‘Even if Iran war ends now, farmers’ costs will have to be passed on’
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers’ costs and therefore food prices. Source: Original News
Steelworks costing £1.3m a day to run
The government spent £377m to keep British Steel’s Scunthorpe site operating, according to a report. Source: Original News
Banknotes, beavers and a very British backlash
Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature. Source: Original News
Firms to be paid to hire unemployed young people
Payments of £3,000 for each 18-24 year old given a job are among proposals to tackle youth unemployment being announced later. Source: Original News
Ukraine’s urgent fight on the financial frontline
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes. Source: Original News
Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Households have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. Source: Original News