The Guardian view on Britain’s fragile systems: when global shocks hit your shopping bill Editorial: Energy disruption abroad drives prices at home, showing how few safeguards are built in – which is why a call for resilience must be heeded
Exxon and Chevron quarterly earnings fall despite soaring oil prices US oil giants report big drops in profits due to Iran war disruptions but are expected to eventually reap benefits
Firm bookings, fast refunds: easyJet and On The Beach aim to reassure jittery travellers with holiday pledges Airline and travel firm among those competing for consumers reluctant to book amid fear of cancellations
Octopus Energy boss: some people would accept blackouts if bills cut Greg Jackson argues against costly investments in UK’s power grid that are adding to household bills
ACCC v Woolworths may have exposed the ‘magic’ of supermarket discounts – but will it change how we shop? The seven-day trial in the watchdog’s case against the supermarket offered a rare glimpse into its internal machinations
End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy
Renault says ‘seismic shift’ in electric car interest after Iran war oil price shock – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as French carmaker says electric car enquiries have soared since US-Israeli attacks on Iran
‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy Loaded with extras and produced at a cut price, the crossover SUV has overtaken rival cars from US, Japanese and Korean firms
Czech energy group hints at combined bid for British Steel and Speciality Steel UK Exclusive: Sev.en Global Investments could turn state-owned businesses into Britain’s biggest steelmaker
FCA faces four lawsuits over £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims Watchdog says legal challenges from Consumer Voice and three lenders ‘create fresh uncertainty for millions of consumers’
Superdry cofounder James Holder found guilty of raping woman after night out Court heard woman asked businessman to stop but he did not, even when she started crying
CEO pay soared in 2025, 20 times faster than workers’ pay Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels
NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessment
UK house prices jump despite impact of Middle East conflict Rise of 3% in April, the fastest annual pace in 11 months, leaves typical property worth £278,880, says Nationwide
Watchdog weighs investigation into Farage’s undisclosed £5m gift Electoral Commission considers inquiry after Tories said Reform leader should have declared money from billionaire