Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.
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US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April.
Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds
The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
PwC says young recruits are 'hungry' for careers and plans to hire more graduates
Last year the consultancy cut its graduate intake, but UK boss Marco Amitrano says it is still worth getting a degree.
Can plastic-eating funghi help clean up nappy waste?
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Embattled BuzzFeed warns end could be near as it faces major cash crunch
The digital media compan ythat built its audience through listicles said it may lack sufficient cash to meet its financial obligations over the next 12 months.
Fears of a bloodbath are growing over Paramount-Warner merger — including speculation around top HBO exec
Hollywood is buzzing this week – less about Sunday’s Academy Awards than fears of a looming bloodbath after Paramount Skydance inks its mega merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.
Inside Santa Monica’s ghost town mall where empty stores are shocking tourists
A study on foot count in the LA neighborhood saw a decline from 875,000 in July of 2017 to half of that seven years later.
Live Nation employees bragged about overcharging fans: ‘Robbing them blind, baby’
Ticketing employees at Live Nation bragged about the exorbitant fees they charged fans at concert venues, saying “these people are so stupid” that “I almost feel bad taking advantage of them,” according to court documents released Wednesday.
Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators
The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".
Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
Tesla rival Lucid unveils two-seat robotaxi without a steering wheel or pedals
Lucid is taking a dual-pronged approach, partnering with other firms for robotaxis, while selling EVs with similar self-driving capabilities.
Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara
The perfumier sold the rights to her name in 1999 but has previously said she regretted the move.
Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions
The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
What on earth is going on with the oil price?
Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?
Costco shopper sues retailer for tariff refunds after Trump import taxes overruled
An Illinois-based Costco shopper is suing the big-box retailer for tariff refunds in a class-action case after a batch of President Trump’s import taxes were overruled.
Anthropic would ‘pollute’ US military supply chain, Pentagon official says
The Pentagon cut ties with Anthropic because allowing its artificial intelligence models would “pollute” the US military’s supply chain, a top War Department official claimed Thursday.
Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.
Dow falls over 700 points, oil hits $100 as Iran’s new leader to keep Strait of Hormuz blocked
US stocks plummeted Thursday as oil prices hit $100 again and Iran’s new supreme leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz blocked – meaning prices could stay higher for longer.
In praise of grunt work
AI promises to eliminate drudgery. Careful what you wish for
Altman, Amodei and Musk fight dirty for the biggest prize in business
Never before has so much money been sought from investors in a single year
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
In Trump’s world, companies seek insurance against political risk
It could soon get more expensive
John Lewis to pay first staff bonus for four years
The department store and Waitrose supermarket owner will give workers a bonus equivalent to an extra week's pay.
'Heating oil suppliers are holding us to ransom'
People across the South East say the cost of heating their home soared after war broke out in Iran.
Heating oil orders cancelled and prices hiked
South of England households report cancelled orders, price hikes and heating oil supply issues.
Food voucher scheme extended until September
A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.
