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Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.
One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.
US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a “stop gap measure”.
Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
Five ways the Iran war could affect you – in charts
With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.
South East Water faces £22m fine for supply failures
The firm was unable to cope during high demand, Ofwat says, leading to “immense stress” for customers.
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023.
Are UK interest rates still expected to fall soon?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food