Economy

Iran says ‘non-hostile’ ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Iran has circulated a letter to member countries of the International...

What help can households expect with fuel bills?

The war in the Middle East has brought fuel costs into sharp focus, and governments have been looking at how to help ease the...

Arm launches own AI chip in high-stakes strategy shift

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Meta and OpenAI will be among...

What is happening to gas and electricity prices?

Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026. Source: www.bbc.com

The VC firm hunting ‘almost unemployable’ misfits

Hummingbird to put $800mn in funds to work after lucrative early bets on the likes of Kraken and Lovable Source: www.ft.com

Island will not escape 'significant' fuel price rises

The Chief Minister says conflict in the Middle East will lead to price rises in the coming days. Source: www.bbc.com

Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump's Iran talks post

Market data shows the amount of oil trade rose before the US President said he would postpone attacks on Iran's power plants. Source: www.bbc.com

Irish government to cut excise duty on diesel and petrol

Duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol will be cut by 15 cent from midnight on Wednesday. Source: www.bbc.com

First-time buyers hit as mortgage rates keep rising

More than 200 deals have disappeared from the market since 6 March, with more upheaval expected for borrowers. Source: www.bbc.com

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like delivery targets met

BBC Your Voice hears from postal workers who say "take the mail for ride" is a common phrase. Source: www.bbc.com

China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel. Fuente: www.bbc.com