Brent crude climbs above $111 a barrel as fears grow that US-Iran negotiations may collapse before President Trump’s Wednesday deadline, threatening further disruption to global energy supplies. Read more: Oil price surges past $111 as Strait of Hormuz deadline looms
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Labour donor Dale Vince tells Ed Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports and shield Britain from Iran-driven fuel shortages, as crude tops $109 a barrel. Read more: Vince calls on Miliband to halt North Sea oil exports as Iran war rattles supply
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SpaceX is preparing for what could become the largest stock market debut in history after confidentially filing for an initial public offering that may value the company at more than $1.75 trillion. Read more: SpaceX files for record-breaking IPO with $1.75tn valuation target
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Marmite and other iconic brands will join US group McCormick in a £50bn deal, creating a global flavour powerhouse and raising concerns over UK jobs. Read more: Marmite and Hellmann’s to join US giant in £50bn flavour deal
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UK firms invest less than most G7 peers, with high energy costs and low capital intensity holding back productivity and growth, says IPPR. Read more: UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
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YouTube tops global influence rankings as tech giants dominate media impact, with AI brands rising and Elon Musk named most influential CEO. Read more: YouTube named world’s most influential brand as tech dominance grows
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The British Business Bank has invested £8.5m in Dexory to scale its AI-powered warehouse intelligence platform and global logistics operations. Read more: British Business Bank backs Dexory with £8.5m to scale AI warehouse tech
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Rising fuel prices risk pushing UK small businesses to collapse, with campaigners urging Rachel Reeves to cut fuel duty and reform pricing. Read more: Fuel price crisis risks pushing small firms to brink as pressure mounts on chancellor
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil at $150 could trigger a global recession, as energy costs, inflation and geopolitical risks reshape the economic outlook. Read more: Blackrock chief warns $150 oil could trigger global recession
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UK borrowing costs surge to highest since 2008 as gilt yields hit 5%, driven by energy price spikes and inflation fears linked to Middle East conflict. Read more: UK borrowing costs hit highest level since 2008 as markets reel from energy shock
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