Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’ Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigation
Air Canada CEO to resign after backlash to video tribute of pilots killed in crash Michael Rousseau faced mockery for speaking English and not French while addressing fatal LaGuardia airport crash
Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by councils in England As Iran war continues, ministers debate several options for extending support to households
Putin likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack, exiled oil tycoon says Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in Britain
Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nation
Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Yemeni Houthis launch second attack on Israel – as it happened Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters
Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub Investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict as US president says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’
Apple subsidiary fined by UK government over Moscow sanctions breach Apple Distribution International, based in Ireland, made payments worth £690,000 to a Russian streaming service
Mounjaro maker wants NHS drug price rises in return for more investment in UK US firm Eli Lilly, which is also pushing for end to rebate scheme, optimistic about talks with ministers
How could US forcibly reopen strait of Hormuz and what are the risks? US ground troops have arrived in Middle East but military options to open strait risk strong retaliation from Iran
Glasgow arts hub tenants condemn ‘unsustainable’ rent rises by landlord City Property, which manages buildings for council, accused of ‘coercive and unfair’ increases and issuing eviction notices
UK savers told to act now before Easter Sunday cash Isa deadline Interest rates as high as 4.45% and a steep cut in next year’s allowance fuel forecast of last-minute rush
Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey shows
Who are the Houthis – explained in 30 seconds Yemeni militant group is ally of Iran and has previously caused huge disruption to global trade through attacks on Red Sea shipping
Big retailers say UK jobs at risk from guaranteed hours reforms More than half of roles could be hit and young shop workers in particular could lose out, trade body warns