US-Iran Tensions Drive Oil Prices to 12% Weekly Gain, IEA Warns of Supply Risks Oil prices surged 12% for the week as escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupted global markets, with Brent …
Rachel Reeves
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UK Cabinet Appointments: The Reality Behind Recent Political Speculation As of July 2026, reports indicate that Shabana Mahmood is set to be named Chancellor by Andy Burnham next week when …
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The Rank Group, owner of Grosvenor Casinos and Mecca Bingo, has initiated staff cuts to offset rising operational costs following a significant increase in the UK’s Remote Gaming Duty (RGD). …
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The independent watchdog warns that without significant policy intervention, public sector net debt could climb from approximately 100 per cent of GDP today to nearly 300 per cent by 2075, …
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Global oil markets are stabilizing as crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz return to pre-conflict levels, despite persistent geopolitical tensions in the region. Brent crude, the international benchmark, is …
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US-Iran tensions continue to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supplies. While diplomatic efforts persist, the risk of shipping disruptions remains a primary driver of …
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Labour’s Brexit Reset Faces Criticism for Lack of Growth, Says Expert Reports The Labour government’s post-Brexit trade deal with the EU is failing to deliver meaningful economic growth, according to …
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Andy Burnham Enlists Top Economists as Labour Leadership Contests Intensify Andy Burnham, the newly elected MP for Makerfield, has reportedly sought advice from prominent economists, including former Bank of England …
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US-Iran Peace Deal Eases Oil Market Pressure, but Inflation Concerns Linger The recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement has provided temporary relief to global markets, but economists warn that the economic fallout …
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City of London Banks Warn of Potential Relocation Over Regulatory Pressures Major financial institutions are signaling that an increasingly aggressive regulatory environment in the United Kingdom could trigger a shift …