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Drive slower, work from home and ditch the tie: the world responds to Iran war energy crisis

Oil crisis triggered by blockade of strait of Hormuz prompts emergency measures to protect supply and halt rising prices

Financial policy committee predicts ‘Trumpflation’ rises, as average two-year fixed rate hits 5.84%

From council tax to water, broadband to stamps, the annual round of price rises starts on 1 April … and that’s before any fallout from Iran war

Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption

Only way to avoid missing a flight because of EES rules: squeeze everything into a cabin bag and skip luggage check-in

Rachel Reeves will address concerns about price rises and shortages with retailers as energy costs surge

Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs

Price of typical UK home increased by 0.9% in March but surging mortgage rates expected to put brake on activity

I transferred money to my current account for exchange of contracts, but the bank refused access to the funds

City regulator reduces number of loan agreements in line for compensation from 14m to 12m

Financial Conduct Authority says millions of claims will be paid up this year and vast majority settled by end of 2027

Interest rates as high as 4.45% and a steep cut in next year’s allowance fuel forecast of last-minute rush

Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey shows

Examining the packaging is key to avoiding illegal and potentially harmful devices, as millions are seized each year