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Trump’s Turning Point USA stop to bolster young voters
President Trump is set to be the main speaker at Turning Point USA’s event in Arizona on Friday to bolster Republican turnout for the upcoming midterms. The “Build the Red Wall” event that will take place at a church in Arizona comes at a time where support among young voters for Trump’s performance is slipping…
Strait of Hormuz blockade hurts Iran’s economy, threatens to spike energy prices
The U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut down trade to and from Iran’s ports, cutting off an estimated 90 percent of the Middle Eastern country’s economy as the Trump administration looks to get Tehran back to the negotiating table, according to military officials. But the blockade, while already putting pressure on…
Hundreds of thousands of flights could be axed in 'existential crisis' for airlines as jet fuel shortage caused by Iran war bites, expert says
Hundreds of thousands of flights could be axed in 'existential crisis' for airlines as jet fuel shortage caused by Iran war bites, expert saysBy RORY TINGLE, HOME AFFAIRS CORRESPONDENT and CAITLIN LENG Published: 10:59, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 11:01, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
British Gas issues alert to customers who want to 'avoid surprise bills'
British Gas issues alert to customers who want to 'avoid surprise bills'The energy supplier shared advice to prevent homeowners from getting caught outCommentsMoneyAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s10:58, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesBritish Gas customers won't want to get caught out (stock photo)(Image: Getty)British Gas has urged customers to take action to 'avoid any surprise bills'. The energy supplier issued advice for any customers who are moving home...
Rupee hits one-week high as RBI moves to stem in fall
The Indian rupee surged to a one-week high Friday, boosted by Reserve Bank of India's strategic moves to curb dollar demand from state-run oil refiners. By urging them to use a special credit line, the central bank aims to stabilize the currency against global pressures.
Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn damages battle over national lottery licence
Firms owned by media tycoon launched action against Gambling Commission in 2022 after Allwyn won franchiseThe media tycoon Richard Desmond has lost his claim for up to £1.3bn in damages from the Gambling Commission, ending a bitter dispute over the regulator’s decision not to award him the 10-year licence to run the national lottery.Companies owned by the former proprietor of the Daily Express and Channel 5 launched action against the regulator in 2022, starting a tortuous legal process in which...
UAE banks roll out relief measures for residents amid rising cost pressures
Dubai: UAE banks are rolling out a series of relief measures — from free loan deferrals to zero-interest payment plans — as residents navigate mounting financial pressures amid the ongoing crisis. In return, lenders are widening support across housing, healthcare and everyday expenses.Banks are increasingly embedding flexibility into their offerings through temporary payment relief or new financing models that ease upfront costs.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.These...
KLM and Lufthansa CANCEL hundreds of flights amid soaring fuel costs
KLM and Lufthansa CANCEL hundreds of flights as fuel cost soar amid Iran warThe global air travel crisis has spread further as Lufthansa and KLM became the latest airlines to announce flights axed to and from major destinations, including London HeathrowCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter10:35, 17 Apr 2026Updated 10:45, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMore flights have been axed as the Iran war hits air travel(Image: AP)Hundreds of flights have been cancelled by two major airlines amid warn...
Sebi allows 50% IPO size cut without refiling: What it means for investors
Sebi allows IPO size cut without refiling What it means for investors
UK Energy Stocks Fall as Reeves Eyes Delinking Gas-Power Prices
UK power stocks dropped after Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said the government was drafting plans to delink gas prices from electricity costs, raising concerns that lower power prices would hurt earnings for generators.
India Clarifies Gold and Silver Import Confusion Before Festival
The Indian government has issued a notification on gold and silver imports, after confusion over policy had held up the precious metals at customs, just days before a Hindu festival when buying bullion is considered auspicious.
Personal insolvencies jump as debt relief order registrations reach record high
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£100 home heating oil grant to be paid out by ‘summer at earliest’
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Gold enters ‘healthy consolidation phase’ after retail buying surge: Report
Gold is experiencing a healthy consolidation after a retail-driven buying spree, particularly in India, China, and the US, according to Jefferies. While demand has cooled, evidenced by a sharp drop in Indian gold imports, the mining sector shows robust fundamentals. Companies are prioritizing shareholder returns over expansion, with strong cash flows expected, suggesting continued sector support.
FBR reduces Islamabad property valuation rates by up to 33%
BusinessFBR reduces Islamabad property valuation rates by up to 33%By Shoaib Nizami-Apr 17, 2026ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced the fair market valuation rates of immovable properties across several sectors of Islamabad by up to 33%, following objections raised by real estate associations. According to officials, property dealers and real estate stakeholders had complained that valuation rates in certain areas were significantly higher than prevailing market prices. Aft...
Akshay Tritiya property plans? Don't miss these 5 key checks
Akshay Tritiya property plans Dont miss these key checks
Tycoon Pan Shiyi slams China property ‘Ponzi’ as Evergrande boss pleads guilty
Property tycoon Pan Shiyi issued a rare critique of China’s real estate sector, describing its development model as a “Ponzi scheme” and urging the industry to restore integrity and better protect homebuyers, just days after a fraud trial saw a guilty plea from the founder of China Evergrande – the US$300 billion debt juggernaut whose 2021 collapse triggered a systemic property meltdown. Writing from the United States on Thursday via his personal WeChat account, Pan reflected on the trajectory.....
US-China tensions simmer, economy outperforms, Auto China begins
The China-US trade war bubbled away this week, even as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown dominated global headlines. The US is finalising a multinational agreement on trade and critical minerals to break China’s grip on vital resources, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers on Thursday. He also sought a higher budget to support more trade investigations, and suggested potential action to pare US farmers’ reliance on Chinese orders. “We’re not just going to lay down and let the...
iPhone 15 Plus price drops by Rs 42,000
iPhone Plus price drops by Rs
Markets Await Clarity on Iran Talks
Traders are waiting for further details of a potential peace deal between Iran and the US ahead of the weekend at the end of a febrile week. Meanwhile there's little room for disappointment as companies start to feel the impact of the war. (Source: Bloomberg)