Prolonged high oil prices could ‘crimp’ AI boom, WTO warns

Iran war and its impact on energy and fertiliser costs is the main risk to the global economy, report says

Middle East war: why tit-for-tat attacks on gasfields are a major escalation

Strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan are first time fossil fuel energy production facilities have been hit. Why is it significant?

Close relatives of affected post office operators will be able to make claim over harm scandal caused families

Carriers warn they cannot hold off passing on costs for long, while some airlines plan to increase flights via Asia

Decision to hold interest rates is backed by gloomy assessment of economy as Iran war pushes up oil prices

Decision comes as concerns mount over economic fallout from Iran war bringing inflation shock

Paul Griggs says senior staff at consulting firm who are not ‘paranoid about being AI-first’ are likely to be replaced

Covid-related downturns and reductions in alcohol consumption have taken a toll on a once booming industry

Energy company plans full return to London by moving global HQ to new development on South Bank

Unemployment holds steady, but Bank of England is unlikely to be convinced by ONS data to cut interest rates

Watchdog says banks will be able to respond to changing consumer demands, inflation and new technology

Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income

Changes revealed by Andy Burnham to support night-time economy follow rapid growth in ridership

US president says ‘extremely important and valuable’ site will be targeted if Iran continues to attack Qatar facilities

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