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UK inflation jumps to 3.3% as Trump's Iran war causes sharp rise in cost of living

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UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices

UK inflation rises to 3.3% as Middle East conflict pushes up fuel pricesBy MARK DUELL, DEPUTY CHIEF REPORTER (DIGITAL) Published: 07:01, 22 April 2026 | Updated: 07:15, 22 April 2026 e-mail View comments

UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid soaring fuel prices driven by Iran war

Annual March rate adds to pressure on household finances and follows warnings of slowdown to UK economyUK inflation rose by 3.3% in March amid the surge in fuel prices for motorists triggered by the Iran war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the consumer prices index increased last month from 3% in February, adding to pressure on household finances already battered by a cost of living crisis. The rise matched City economists’s forecast of an increase to 3.3%. Continue re...

UK inflation soars as impact of Iran war kicks in affecting prices for Brits

UK inflation soars as impact of Iran war kicks in affecting prices for BritsInflation measures the rate at which the price of goods and services have risen over time - with the latest data being released todayCommentsMoneyLevi Winchester Money Editor07:01, 22 Apr 2026Updated 07:33, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDrivers have been hit with higher petrol and diesel costs(Image: Getty Images)UK inflation rose last month after the Iran war pushed up petrol and diesel prices for millions of drivers.‌Consume...

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Getty Images Downgraded on Weaker Liquidity, Merger Uncertainty

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Aluminium foil on door handles: Trending US hack but is it smart?

A viral 2026 home hack involves wrapping door handles in aluminium foil across the US homes, claiming to reduce static shocks and deter intruders. While foil's conductivity can disperse electrical charges, its security benefits are primarily psychological, offering minimal actual protection. Experts advise it is a supplementary trick, not a substitute for robust security measures.

Gold prices recover in Dubai as US announces ceasefire extension with Iran

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Gold prices recovered in Dubai when markets opened on Wednesday, but they are still down by more than Dh9 per gram so far this week.The 24K gold price was trading at Dh573.0 per gram on Wednesday morning, up from Dh568.5 per gram at the close of markets on Tuesday. However, it is still down by Dh9.25 per gram so far this week.Stay up to date with the late...

Price prediction: Where are gold and silver rates headed today & in the near-term?

Gold price prediction today: Both gold and silver prices are expected to continue seeing volatility in the near term, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst - Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.

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US freezes dollar cash supplies to Iraq — newspaper

These actions indicate Washington's desire to increase pressure on Baghdad and weaken Iraq’s ties with Iran, the article pointed out

Oil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in place

NewsBusinessOil prices hold near $100 as Trump extends Iran ceasefire but keeps blockade in placeTraffic in Strait of Hormuz at standstill as US president says blockade of Iranian ports and shores will continueStuti Mishra Wednesday 22 April 2026 06:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"...

Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'

Price rise contingency plans 'ready if needed'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRebecca BrahdeIsle of ManPA MediaTreasury Minister Chris Thomas said contingency plans to deal with potential price increases were in placeContingency plans for essential services are "ready if required" amid price hikes in the wake of the conflict in the Middle East, the treasury minister has said.The ongoing situation has resulted in fuel and oil prices in particular surging, as we...

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp sells record HK$18.8 billion in green bonds

The MTR Corporation has sold HK$18.8 billion (US$2.4 billion) in green bonds, the largest and the company’s first public bond issuance in the Hong Kong dollar market, in its latest efforts to diversify funding sources for a string of projects. The rail giant said on Wednesday that it sold five-year, 10-year and 30-year bonds, with the size of each tranche also representing the largest for their respective tenors to date. The overall order book of the issue exceeded HK$60 billion, or three times....

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'

War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by £100,000'11 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDave HarveyWest of England business and environment correspondentBBCThe speed of fuel price increases has been "crazy" says Stuart Wring, of Wrings TransportA family haulage firm has calculated the US war with Iran has increased their fuel bill by £100,000.Stuart Wring, who runs Wrings Transport at Avonmouth in Bristol, says the price hikes have been "crazy".Like most...

Increasing drink prices was last resort - landlady

Increasing drink prices was last resort - landlady4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCaroline Gall, West MidlandsandEthan Saunders,in DilhorneLaura BallLaura Ball, who runs Charlie Bassetts, in Dilhorne, said she had held off increasing prices for a long as she couldA Staffordshire pub said it was reluctantly having to increase drink prices to help stay afloat, or face losing staff or cutting opening hours.Laura Ball, who runs Charlie Bassetts, in Dilhorne, said she had held off for a...

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Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Woolworths executive has defended relaxing rules designed to protect shoppers from misleading discounts by preventing the supermarket or suppliers from “gaming” the “Prices Dropped” promotional program.Woolworths’ chief commercial officer, Paul Ha...

Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices

Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAllen Sinclair,BBC South TodayandBriony Leyland,BBC South TodayBBCSarah Ingleby says the Iran war has had an impact on Tools for Self Reliance, which she leads Charities reliant on transporting products, both around the world and more locally, have said higher fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran have hit them hard.Tools for Self Reliance, based in Netley Marsh, Hampshire, collects and refurbis...