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Retail sales fell before the Iran war as consumer confidence weakens
27/03/26 09:01
Retailers took another hit last month, with sales falling even before the Iran war, as households rein in their spending. It comes ahead of an anticipated further decline in March as higher energy costs further squeeze household budgets....read
Just Eat and Autotrader investigated as CMA launches fake reviews probe
27/03/26 08:53The CMA said it would probe whether the companies, which span sectors including funerals, food delivery and car sales, had broken consumer laws.
VCTs brace for record Isa season after Rachel Reeves' 'bonkers' tax relief cut
27/03/26 07:00The VCT industry warns that the change could leave a funding shortfall for startups at a time when the Chancellor is desperate for economic growth.
Run the country like a business and put the 'great' back into Britain, says Yo! Sushi founder
27/03/26 07:00In an interview with the Daily Mail and This Is Money, he shares his ideas on how to run the country and his potential political ambitions.
Co-op boss steps down after four years as retailer swings to a loss after cyber attack
26/03/26 07:27The boss of the Co-op will step down after four years, as the retailer reported it had taken a significant hit from a cyber attack and higher employment costs.
Global economy faces 'stark and steep' recession if oil hits $150
25/03/26 02:15Blackrock chief executive Larry Fink has said that if the Iran war keeps energy prices persistently high, it will have 'profound implications' for the world economy.
Retail sales fell even before the Iran war; Oil rises to $108- MARKETS LIVE
25/03/26 07:15The latest retail sales paint a gloomy picture for the high street, even before the Iran war, and underline how fragile the economy is.
World faces 'stark and steep recession' with years of $150-a-barrel oil prices and 'profound economic implications' due to Iran war, BlackRock boss warns as Shell says Europe is days from fuel shortages
25/03/26 07:05Blackrock chief executive Larry Fink has said that if the Iran war keeps energy prices persistently high, it will have 'profound implications' for the world economy.
Households to be hit at the checkout as food inflation set to more than DOUBLE by June because of Iran war
25/03/26 12:01Food prices are set to rise even further this summer as supply disruptions caused by the Iran war filter through to supermarket shelves.
New recycling levy and US transition take the fizz out of Fevertree as profits plummet 16%
24/03/26 10:49The soft drinks maker said underlying earnings fell from £50.7m to £42.4m in 2025, after setting aside £2.8m for the UK's new packaging tax.
Vets will have to cap prescription fees at £21 and publish price lists, says competition regulator
24/03/26 07:29The Competition and Markets Authority published the final reforms for the sector after opening an investigation in 2024. It found the 'current system is leaving pet owners in the dark'.
Gas supplies at 'cliff edge' even as Trump announces de-escalation in war with Iran - what does it mean for bills?
23/03/26 01:20Energy prices are starting to retreat after reaching record highs. It should, theoretically, spell good news for consumers, but analysts warn that Trump's latest U-turn is far from an end to the war.
NCP set to permanently close 20 sites after crashing into administration
23/03/26 12:01Car park operator NCP will permanently close around 20 of its sites after it filed for insolvency earlier this month.
FTSE crumbles to three-month low as Trump steps up threats to Iran
23/03/26 11:57Investors are retreating after Trump's threats over the weekend to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the end of today.
FTSE rebounds after Trump announces ceasefire as oil drops to near $100 a barrel
23/03/26 11:28The FTSE 100 has rebounded after reaching a three-month low this morning as President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran.
Wind power boom lifts UK cable firm to record £317m turnover
23/03/26 11:16Eland Cables, which counts Vodafone and Network Rail among its customers, recorded a 15% jump in revenue to £317million in 2025.FTSE plunges to three-month low and sheds another 240 points as Trump steps up threats to Iran
23/03/26 09:16Investors are retreating after Trump's threats over the weekend to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the end of today.
Hargreaves Lansdown hit by 'technical' glitch leaving customers locked out amid major market volatility
20/03/26 02:24The trading platform, which manages over £170billion on behalf of its two million customers, confirmed it was experiencing 'technical issues'.
Unilever confirms talks with Schwartz seasoning owner over sale of food business as it narrows focus on health
20/03/26 10:07A sale of the food business would mark the final step in boss Fernando Fernandez's plan to focus on health and personal care brands.
Energy price cap forecast to jump but surprise rise in Government borrowing slashes chances of bailout on bills
20/03/26 09:06The typical energy bill could now reach almost £2,000 per year as the Iran conflict, while a Government bailout looks less likely due to a rise in borrowing costs.
Britain risks becoming a 'tourist state' if Government fails to tackle business energy costs, startup boss warns
20/03/26 07:00While households are largely protected by either Ofgem's price cap or fixed tariffs, the business market is far less competitive and transparent.
Gas prices reach their highest level in THREE years: Why are they rising and what does it mean for energy bills?
19/03/26 12:26Gas prices have reached their highest level in three years after a major escalation in the Iran war, which risks plunging Britain into a fresh cost-of-living crisis.
Markets tumble as oil nears $120 a barrel and gas prices soar after fresh strikes on energy sites
19/03/26 08:27Markets have plunged into the red after fresh strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure have sent oil and gas prices soaring.
Bank of England to hold interest rates despite weak jobs figures as 'Trumpflation' pushes annual mortgage costs £800 higher
18/03/26 11:46The central bank had been widely expected to cut rates this month before the war with Iran began, but they are likely to delay this as they assess the impact of an energy shock.
Unilever eyes food business spin-off as it pins hopes on beauty business
18/03/26 10:43The consumer goods giant owns a sprawling portfolio of brands across food, beauty and personal care, but is exploring a further selloff of its food assets, according to Bloomberg.
Mining giant BHP names new boss as it shifts focus to eco-friendly copper
18/03/26 09:22BHP has named Brandon Craig as its new chief executive as the world's largest mining company shifts its focus to copper production.
Shares in hotels and travel agents tumble on fresh UAE airspace closure
17/03/26 10:39IHG and Carnival are among those experiencing share price falls as the industry reels from the fallout of strikes across the Gulf.
Travis Perkins profits hit as housebuilding suffers worst slump since financial crisis
17/03/26 09:47The building materials supplier said lower activity across the sector, which is contending with higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, had taken its toll.
Scottish Mortgage asks investors for permission to increase private firm exposure as SpaceX valuation soars
16/03/26 12:26The investment trust is asking to invest up to £250million more into unquoted companies, even when its limit on private companies has been breached.
Blow to London as building firm set to delist blaming regulation and higher costs
16/03/26 12:17The Dublin-headquartered company announced plans to delist in London two and a half years after it switched its main listing to the New York Stock Exchange.
Iran conflict will push unemployment higher and result in 100,000 more Britons out of work within months
16/03/26 11:03The war in Iran risks sending the unemployment rate even higher, leaving more than 100,000 Britons out of work, economists have warned.
Thames Water creditors increase rescue offer to £3.4bn in bid to prevent collapse
16/03/26 08:59Britain's biggest water company, serving around 16 million customers, is sitting on a mountain of debt of more than £20billion.
London scores its first mining IPO of the year as Halo Minerals announces plans to list on Aim
16/03/26 07:00Halo Minerals, which specialises in the production of battery metals including copper, is looking to capitalise on a boom in demand this year.
Price of heating oil used by rural homes surges - are suppliers profiteering and will Government step in?
13/03/26 03:11Heating oil prices have seen huge spikes since the start of the war, with some customers facing a near tripling of their usual bill.
Economy unexpectedly flatlined ahead of Iran war stoking stagflation fears and slashing odds of interest rate cut
13/03/26 12:05Latest growth data underscores the economy's fragility even before the outbreak of the Iran conflict, amid fears of another cost of living crisis.
Oil price settles at above $100 a barrel even as Trump eases Russian oil sanctions
13/03/26 09:59Financial stocks are coming under pressure as banks operating in the region are shutting shop amid fears of strikes.
How The Traitors has inspired a surge in small businesses in the Scottish Highlands
13/03/26 07:01The constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross in the Highlands, home to filming venue Ardross Castle, has seen a surge in microbusiness activity.
Shell boss nets £13.8MILLION payout as firm's customers face soaring energy costs
12/03/26 11:39Boss Wael Sawan saw his total pay package jump 60% last year, including bonuses worth £11.8million.
Oil price climbs amid warnings world faces 'largest-ever supply disruption'
12/03/26 10:18Brent crude soared above $100 at one point this morning, amid concerns over the safety of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz after three vessels were attacked by Iran.
Revolut secures full UK banking licence after five-year wait
11/03/26 01:45The Bank of England's Prudential Regulation Authority has lifted restrictions on Revolut's banking licence, giving its approval to launch its UK bank.
L&G hands £1.2bn to investors, but shares slump after narrowly missing profit estimates
11/03/26 12:59Legal & General reported a rise in core profits last year, but shares have fallen after the figures narrowly missed expectations.
The FTSE's biggest risers as stock markets stage a relief rally on oil price drop
10/03/26 09:58Rattled investors have been offered a day of temporary relief as Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict will end 'very soon'.
Major water firms to increase customer bills again after appeal to regulator
10/03/26 08:22The final decision by the competition watchdog comes in addition to the 24 per cent increase to customer bills the firms were granted by the water regulator.
Cheapest fixed energy deal rises £131 since start of Middle East conflict as gas prices nearly double
09/03/26 03:20Energy suppliers are repricing or axing fixed tariffs due to soaring gas costs, leading to bill rises for customers.
Traders bet on UK interest rate rise by Christmas as Middle East conflict sends gilt yields up
09/03/26 11:03A jump in oil prices to over $100 a barrel has sent markets into a tailspin, as it raises the chances of a sharp rise in inflation, pushing central banks to tighten policy.
FTSE slump delivers £200bn hit to UK's leading companies as oil surges above $100 a barrel - sparking 'panic' on global stock markets
09/03/26 08:33As oil soared towards $120 a barrel, fuelling fears of a punishing energy price shock, global markets braced for another torrid week of heavy losses.
Why is Britain so vulnerable to energy price shocks and how quickly could bills rise?
07/03/26 07:01Natural gas prices have soared again this week as the Middle East conflict disrupts supplies - and British households are set to be particularly badly affected.
Oil prices on track for biggest weekly gain in four years as stocks remain under pressure
06/03/26 09:56Brent crude trimmed earlier losses to sit above $85 a barrel this morning, as prices soared by over 20 per cent this week.
How will Trump's plan to cover war-risk insurance for tankers in the Gulf affect the City of London's insurers?
05/03/26 03:40President Trump has promised to look at insurance guarantees for ships in the Strait, as insurers hike premiums making it less likely that they will pass through.
Ladbrokes owner Entain's losses widen after taking £488m hit from gambling tax hikes
05/03/26 09:31Rachel Reeves increased taxes on online gaming, such as casino games and slots, to 40 per cent from 21 per cent and on sports betting to 25 per cent from 15 per cent.
South East Water faces £22m fine from water regulator for 'repeated' supply failures
05/03/26 07:25Regulator Ofwat said the company had 'failed to plan sufficiently' and was therefore 'unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather.'
Energy price cap will rise to £1,800 from July after spike in gas prices, says expert forecaster
04/03/26 02:29Cornwall Insight said a typical dual-fuel household will pay £1,801 under its new forecasts for the price cap between July and September.
North Sea firm Wood Group fined £13m by regulator over inaccurate accounts
04/03/26 01:01The Financial Conduct Authority said the North Sea firm had published 'inaccurate' information in its full-year 2022 and 2023 financial results as well as its half-year results in 2024.
Vistry plummets on CEO exit and falling completions as other housebuilders defy gloom
04/03/26 01:00The FTSE 250 firm, which builds affordable homes, said Greg Fitzgerald will retire next year, after which the chair and CEO roles will be separated.
European markets stabilise after Korean stocks suffer biggest one-day drop since 2008
04/03/26 08:27As Israel and the US continued their attacks on Iran, South Korean shares closed 12 per cent lower, marking their biggest daily drop since 2008.
Five key Spring Statement charts from the OBR - but will the Iran conflict derail Chancellor's economic plan?
03/03/26 03:23The Chancellor delivered her Spring Statement this afternoon, against the backdrop of the escalating conflict across the Middle East..
Energy bills could surge to £2,500 a year thanks to Iran conflict - should you fix now?
03/03/26 12:06Experts warn a sustained rise in gas prices is likely to wipe out the recently announced cut to the energy price cap.
Rachel Reeves delivers her Spring Statement, as the FTSE 100 tumbles and gas prices soar
03/03/26 09:00The Chancellor claimed her growth plan was working but oil and gas prices have rocketed due to confict with Iran and will knock forecasts off course.
Spring Statement: What to expect for the UK economy - and what it means for your finances
28/02/26 07:00Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her Spring Statement on Tuesday 3 March and provide an update on the country's finances.
Paddy Power owner says higher gambling taxes are slowing growth in its UK business
27/02/26 12:49The Government announced increases to gambling taxes in November's Budget, which betting operators have said are adding to costs and could lead to job losses.
Melrose shares tumble as revenue guidance underwhelms despite defence demand
27/02/26 10:24Shares in Melrose fell by more than 13 per cent this morning as it flagged softer-than-expected revenue for the year, despite profiting from increased defence spending.
British Airways owner IAG reports record profits as demand for 'premium' travel rises
27/02/26 09:19The British Airways owner saw operating profit grow 17.3 per cent to €5billion (£4.38bn) on revenue of €33billion (£28.9bn) in 2025.
We'll take customers off Hargreaves Lansdown, vows Saxo UK boss after fee shake-up
27/02/26 07:00Andrew Bresler tells This Is Money that he thinks it has what it takes to challenge Hargreaves Lansdown after a fee shake-up that has seen unhappy customers leave in their droves.
Sainsbury's becomes latest retailer to cut hundreds of jobs in major restructure
26/02/26 01:36Most of the cuts will affect its technology and data teams, as it restructures the unit into one dedicated team for Argos and two for Sainsbury's.
Rolls-Royce to return £9bn to investors as profits soar
26/02/26 08:34British engineering giant Rolls-Royce reported a £3.46billion underlying operating profit on sales of just over £20billion.
British driverless car firm Wayve raises $1.2bn with backing from tech giants
25/02/26 01:27Wayve, which was founded in 2017, has secured the backing of tech giants and carmakers as it eyes the launch of driverless taxi trials with Uber this year.
Aston Martin to cut 20% of its workforce as sales slump after US tariffs
25/02/26 09:07Aston Martin will cut a further 20 per cent of its workforce after reporting lower-than-expected profits, as it battles pressure from US tariffs.
Energy price cap falls in April but electricity standing charges creep higher AGAIN
25/02/26 07:04The energy price cap will fall by £117 in April as the impact of government policies feeds through to prices, but households will pay more in standing charges.
Self-employed set for £2bn bill as HMRC's Making Tax Digital scheme lands
25/02/26 07:00Sole traders and landlords are facing a compliance crisis and will pay out £2billion to keep up with HMRC's new digital scheme, This Is Money can reveal.
Markets rattled by new round of Trump tariffs and 'AI scare' trade
24/02/26 09:31The FTSE 100 opened in the red, falling 0.34% - or 36 points - to 10,647, extending its losses after closing 0.02% lower on Monday.
Ex-Amazon UK boss nominated permanent chair of competition regulator
23/02/26 04:29Doug Gurr has been nominated as the permanent chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) after taking the role on an interim basis last year.
The Works opens higher as activist investor increases stake in 'undervalued' high street retailer
23/02/26 11:49Shares in The Works opened higher this morning after an activist investor increased its stake in the 'undervalued' retailer.
MoneySupermarket owner looks to calm AI jitters as it posts record sales despite insurance headwinds
23/02/26 10:07The owner of Moneysupermarket Group sought to calm investor nerves over the impact of AI as it battled 'significant' headwinds in its insurance division.
FTSE steady after fresh Trump tariff chaos weighs on stocks and pushes gold higher
23/02/26 10:02The FTSE 100 opened 0.2% lower before regaining some of its losses after a record run this year, after passing 10,700 points at one point last week.
Anglo American slashes value of De Beers diamond business for a third time
20/02/26 10:50The miner said it had booked a $2.3bn impairment charge for De Beers, as it looks to sell its 85% stake in the business.
January sales see shoppers splash the cash as high street bounces back after gloomy Christmas
20/02/26 10:03The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales rose by 1.8% in January, up from 0.4% in December.
Rio Tinto profits flat as weaker iron ore prices take shine off copper
19/02/26 01:46As the world's largest iron-ore producer, Rio Tinto has taken a hit from weak demand in China and rising global supply, which is pushing prices lower.
FTSE 100 reaches fresh record high as miners and defence giants drive returns
18/02/26 12:33The FTSE 100 slipped back slightly from a trading high to close up 1.2 per cent, at 10,686 points, bringing its year-to-date gains to 7.4 per cent.
Bleak jobs figures boost chances of a Bank of England rate cut in March
17/02/26 04:44A fresh set of bleak jobs data published this morning will increase the chances of a rate cut at the Bank of England's next meeting, say economists.
British banks plan network to rival Visa and Mastercard amid fears Trump could switch off payments
17/02/26 10:23The meeting, chaired by Barclays UK boss Vim Maru, will bring together City figures who will fund a national payments company.
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