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Drivers warned 'avoid non‑essential journeys' as fuel prices spiral
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (350+ words) Drivers across the UK are being encouraged to avoid "non'essential journeys" amid warnings that fuel prices could continue to rise as global oil costs increase following the conflict in the Middle East. AA boss Edmund King said motorists may be…...
Broadband bills rising in days - 6 quick checks that could stop you paying £48 more
3+ day, 40+ min ago (958+ words) Broadband bills are about to rise again but millions of households could still avoid the hikes by acting now. Major providers are increasing prices from the end of March and early April, with some customers facing rises of up to…...
The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (40+ words) The global economy's worst nightmare is here and the consequences could be scary'Yahoo News UK For years, geopolitical analysts warned us that among the scariest of all scenarios for the world economy was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz....
Hampshire Chamber chair brands spring statement a 'missed opportunity"
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (175+ words) The spring statement has been branded a missed opportunity to boost business confidence. Hampshire Chamber of Commerce's chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally said the Chancellor Rachel Reeves" spring statement, delivered on March 3, fell short of delivering meaningful measures…...
Government ‘putting ever more rocks into the retail sector’s rucksack’
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (547+ words) Scottish business leaders have called for more government support to help firms navigate the cost of doing business. David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC), told The Herald's Budget Briefing: Spring Statement 2026 in Glasgow today that while his…...
AA issues panic buying warning after huge queues at Liverpool petrol stations
6+ day, 55+ min ago (455+ words) The AA has issued a warning about panic buying fuel after queues were spotted at petrol stations in Liverpool yesterday. Oil prices surged by as much as 13% on Monday, March 2, after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran....
Grocery price inflation rises to 4.3% in blow to households
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (389+ words) Grocery price inflation rose to 4.3% in February after four consecutive months of falls in a blow for households, figures show. The increase from January's 4% came as shoppers held off on Valentine's Day spending until the last minute, with almost 12% of…...
US mortgage rates fall below 6 percent for first time since 2022
1+ week, 3+ day ago (14+ words) US mortgage rates fall below 6 percent for first time since 2022Yahoo News UK...
Need for bailout ruled out by Cotswold council as finances are 'secure and stable"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (16+ words) Need for bailout ruled out by Cotswold council as finances are 'secure and stable'Yahoo News UK...
City watch: Fair weather on the horizon for UK economy
1+ week, 5+ day ago (12+ words) City watch: Fair weather on the horizon for UK economy'Yahoo News UK...