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- Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband March 13, 2026Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.
- US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices March 13, 2026US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that will last until 11 April.
- KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel March 13, 2026The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service.
- Qantas agrees to pay $74m over Covid-19 travel voucher refunds March 13, 2026The case relates to cancelled flights during the pandemic, for which customers were given credits instead of cash.
- 'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war March 13, 2026Flights 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 March 13, 2026Last 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? March 13, 2026Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
- Oil price back above $100 despite deal to release record amount of reserves March 12, 2026It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
- Pottery firm Denby to appoint administrators March 12, 2026The famous company said rising costs had "squeezed the business financially".
- Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes March 12, 2026British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote
- Jo Malone sued for using her own name in collaboration with Zara March 12, 2026The 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 March 12, 2026The Lloyds Banking Group customers reported being able to view payments and charges from other sources.
- Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches March 12, 2026The 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? March 12, 2026Oil price moves have made headlines since the Iran conflict started - but why have there been such sharp swings?
- Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds March 12, 2026The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.
- How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas March 12, 2026Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills March 12, 2026The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills March 12, 2026The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
- What role has cyber warfare played in Iran? March 12, 2026Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
- Food voucher scheme extended until September March 12, 2026A county council says it has earmarked £2.7m to fund the scheme until September.