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Octopus Energy Sees 50% Surge in Solar Panel Sales Amid Iran Conflict

Octopus Energy reports a 50% rise in solar panel sales amid the Iran conflict, with increased interest in renewables and EVs as energy prices surge.

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Expansive solar farm with rows of panels under clear blue sky and hills in the background.

Rangers Launch £16m Share Issue to Boost Men's Squad Investment

Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh announced a £16m share issue to fund the men's squad, alongside a 6.5% ticket price rise. The club will not replace the sporting director role and supports an independent review after recent match disorder.

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Rangers Chairman Andrew Cavenagh arrives ahead of a William Hill Premiership match between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium, on March 01, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland.

UK Government Blocks Chinese Firm's Highland Wind Turbine Plant Plans

Chinese firm Ming Yang's £1.5bn wind turbine plant plans at Ardersier Port blocked by UK government citing turbine suitability and national security concerns.

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HIE An aerial view of Ardersier Port in the Highlands.

Iran Conflict Risks Delaying Major Offshore Wind Projects in Europe

European offshore wind projects face delays as Iran's conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting key components from the Gulf region.

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A jack-up turbine installation vessel at the Race Bank winfarm off the coast of Norfolk

Northern Ireland Remains Contender for Ryanair Engine Maintenance Facility

Northern Ireland remains a candidate for a Ryanair engine maintenance facility that could create 600 jobs, with discussions advancing and competition from sites in Spain and eastern Europe.

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Getty Images Ryanair plane taking off from a runway. The plane is white, blue, yellow.

Estate of Mike Lynch Ordered to Pay £920m Damages to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

The estate of late tech tycoon Mike Lynch must pay £920m damages to Hewlett-Packard Enterprise over the 2011 Autonomy acquisition, a High Court judge ruled. Lynch and his daughter died in a yacht accident in 2024. The family plans to appeal the decision.

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PA Media British businessman Mike Lynch in blue suit, blue tie and white shirt smiling

Tycoon Warns Lifeboat Charity Criticism May Deter Future Donations

Grove Retail Ltd temporarily halts free fuel to Nith Inshore Rescue due to rising costs. The charity warns of impact but has secured new sponsors amid public criticism.

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Kim Ayres A lifeboat skipping across the water surface on the Solway estuary with trees and hills in the background

UK Inflation Stable Pre-Iran Conflict; Oil Prices Fall Amid Trump Peace Plan

UK inflation held steady at 3% in February before the Iran conflict raised energy costs. Oil prices dipped after Trump's peace plan. UK rents rose 3.5%, house price growth slowed, and mortgage rates inverted amid market uncertainty. Government and industry respond to rising costs.

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Shoppers at a local M&S Food supermarket in Wimbledon, southwest London.

Stocks Rise and Oil Dips Amid Iran Peace Plan and Strait of Hormuz Access

Asian and European stocks rose and oil prices dipped after Iran allowed non-hostile ships through the Strait of Hormuz and hopes emerged for a Middle East ceasefire. Market volatility continues amid mixed signals on US-Iran talks and concerns over global food security and oil supply.

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Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Kospi and the foreign exchange rate between the US dollar and the South Korean won in Seoul, South Korea.

Fuel Prices Drop in Ireland Following Government Excise Duty Cuts

Fuel prices in Ireland have begun to fall following government cuts to excise duties on petrol and diesel, part of a €235m support package addressing rising costs amid Middle East tensions.

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Getty Images A person's hand holding a petrol pump. The pump is green.

Cash ISA Savings Limit to Drop to £12,000 for Under-65s in April 2027

From April 2027, cash Isa savings limits for under-65s will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 annually to encourage investment in stocks and shares, while over-65s retain the £20,000 limit. The government aims to boost economic growth through personal investing.

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Getty Images Woman sits at a desk with paperwork and a laptop in front of her. A smartphone in her hand has a calculator on the screen.

BlackRock CEO Warns $150 Oil Could Cause Global Recession

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns that oil prices hitting $150 a barrel could trigger a global recession, highlights energy's impact on growth, rejects AI bubble claims, and stresses the need for balanced education and energy strategies.

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Wide shot showing Blackrock CEO Larry Fink being interviewed by BBC business editor Simon Jack. The two men are sitting across from each other with a long wooden table behind them and four pieces of art hanging on the wall

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