Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time Review from non-profit finds range of scenarios of firms simultaneously lobbying for and against Pfas regulations
‘Everything is going up’: Americans struggle with affordability despite Trump’s claims US workers are finding it difficult to afford basic necessities as the president claims ‘the economy is roaring back’
‘The sums don’t add up’: UK farmers struggle as Iran war drives up costs Prices of crucial farming inputs such as fuel and fertiliser skyrocketed just before the spring planting season
Global food supplies could be badly hit if Iran war drags on, says fertiliser boss Yara’s Svein Tore Holsether says it would be ‘catastrophic’ if the strait of Hormuz was closed for a year
War prompts Europeans to switch holidays away from eastern Mediterranean Summer holidaymakers opting for ‘more familiar, easy-to-reach locations’ as travel industry counts cost of Middle East conflict
Wealthy British nationals fleeing Gulf conflict bypass UK to avoid tax bills High-net-worth residents of UAE heading to Ireland and France to wait out missile attacks before tax year ends
‘Shockingly bad’: Nissan Leaf drivers voice anger over app shutdown Carmaker’s decision to drop NissanConnect EV app on relatively recent cars fuels warnings from experts
NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertainty
Judge blocks justice department from subpoenaing Fed chair Jerome Powell Trump DoJ’s investigation was purportedly about the management of the central bank’s renovation
UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse Trade body attends meeting with Rachel Reeves, hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of price gouging
Europe rebukes US for temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil German chancellor says decision is wrong and that pressure on Putin over Ukraine war should be increased
Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East
Oil price shock likely to ‘push the UK economy into recession’; US growth revised down – as it happened Surprise lack of growth in January as service sector stagnated, with falls in recruitment activity
Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London Mayor says he will encourage Met to scale down his official vehicle alongside plans for new charges for big cars
Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor today