Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026
Reeves’s tax cut on children’s meals a political ‘soundbite’, say restaurateurs Chancellor’s measure to help families save money during summer holidays ‘won’t make any difference’
Final frontier for meds? UK startup sends drug-making into space BioOrbit hopes drug-crystallisation technology will lead to self-injected cancer treatment that could save millions
Reeves begins push to remain as chancellor under new Labour leadership Chancellor’s allies urge MPs to back her if Keir Starmer is replaced, saying she is only candidate to safeguard UK’s finances
‘Tracker mortgages are back’ – but is one the right choice for you? The uncertain interest rate outlook is making tracker deals popular again. We look at the pros and cons of both types of loan
Five toys on sale in Britain found to contain asbestos in tests for Guardian Discovery adds to fears about UK safety regime and exposes regulatory gaps as similar items were banned in Netherlands
Kevin Warsh sworn in as Fed chair as Trump faces backlash over economy Former Wall Street banker takes over amid growing concern over cost of living and disapproval of Trump’s agenda
‘Everyone is proud of it’: dismay in Halifax at Lloyds’ threat to historic brand The bank, formerly a building society, has carried the name of the Yorkshire town since 1853 and most locals think it should be preserved
UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
What is immunotherapy and how does it treat cancer and other conditions? From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope
Estée Lauder ends merger talks with Gaultier owner Puig Key sticking point to building beauty powerhouse was level compensation demanded by Charlotte Tilbury
Standard Chartered boss apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ comments amid job cuts Bill Winters faced backlash over remarks about some of near 8,000 staff set to lose roles to AI
Britain braces for long, hot traffic queues amid extra border checks Almost 19m drivers expected on roads over bank holiday weekend, with heaviest traffic on Friday and Saturday
Local US newspaper workers allege Hearst is trying to ‘destroy unions’ Media company says it is ‘committed to good faith bargaining’ amid claims including contract violation
Mars colony and Grok warnings: five strange details in SpaceX’s pitch to investors IPO filing from Elon Musk’s company reveals look at finances, cosmic ambitions and insight into tech empire’s quirks