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Zero growth in January as economic outlook clouded by war-linked inflation threat
The UK economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to January but with zero growth that month, according to official figures, as the prospects ahead are clouded by...
Oil rebounds above $100 as market counts cost of attacks on energy
Iran's targeting of Middle East energy has driven oil prices back above the $100 a barrel level again, with market experts expressing increased alarm over the p...
How the Iran war is disrupting air travel -- and advice if you're planning a trip
The war in Iran is roiling jet fuel prices and airlines are beginning to hike prices, unsettling travelers far from the Middle East. If you're booking a flight...
Countries agree to historic release of stockpiled oil to ease the global disruption
Members of the International Energy Agency have announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil in an attempt to counter the disruption...
Frozen proceeds of Abramovich's Chelsea FC sale 'investigated in Jersey'
The frozen proceeds of Roman Abramovich's sale of Chelsea are being investigated in Jersey over whether they "amount to the proceeds of crime", according to acc...
2025 saw relatively fewer natural disasters. Will you get a break on home insurance?
Disaster costs fell in the U.S. in 2025. Still, it was the fourth time in five years that extreme weather inflicted more than $100 billion in annual losses. Ind...
'Pro-worker AI,' streaming fatalities, and other fascinating new economic studies
From artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some...
Oil surges to its highest price since 2023, and stocks drop after U.S. jobs report
Stocks fell Friday on worries that the economy could become stuck in a worst-case scenario of stagnating growth and high inflation. Oil prices touched their hig...
Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge fu...
SEIS Explained: How the UK's Most Generous Tax Relief Scheme Works for Investors
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme offers 50% income tax relief, tax-free growth, and loss protection for investors backing early-stage UK companies. Here is...
Who Is Social Housing Investment Best Suited For?
Social housing investment is best suited to people who are retired or close to retirement and want a reliable, inflation-linked income with very little involvem...
Smart Legals Emerges From Property Investment Consultancy Rebrand
Property Investment Consultancy has rebranded as Smart Legals, signalling an expanded focus on tax-efficient property investment strategies alongside its establ...