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UK Unprepared for Energy Price Crisis Despite Past Decisions, Says Nils Pratley

Despite claims of preparedness, the UK remains heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports and lacks sufficient measures to mitigate energy price shocks, with limited consumer support, unchanged wholesale market structures, and inadequate gas storage.

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Markets Rally and Oil Prices Drop After Trump Delays Strikes on Iran Power Plants

Global markets fluctuated and oil prices fell after President Trump postponed US strikes on Iranian power plants, citing productive talks with Iran. European shares rebounded, oil prices dropped, and UK officials prepared emergency meetings amid rising energy concerns.

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UK Government Commits £9m to Mossmorran Plant Investment Pending Plans

The UK government has pledged £9m for new projects at the former Mossmorran plant, contingent on suitable plans, following its closure and job risks. The Scottish government matches this support with training initiatives for affected workers.

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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Warns AI Boom Could Widen Wealth Gap

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns AI's rapid growth may widen wealth inequality, benefiting few firms and investors while urging broader market participation.

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Leonid Radvinsky, OnlyFans Owner, Dies at 43 After Cancer Battle

Leonid Radvinsky, Ukrainian-American billionaire and owner of OnlyFans, died at 43 after battling cancer. He led the subscription platform known for adult content and had recently negotiated a major stake sale.

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OnlyFans Owner Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43 After Cancer Battle

Leonid Radvinsky, owner of OnlyFans, died at 43 after battling cancer. He bought the platform in 2018, growing it into a $1.4bn business with 377 million rs by 2024.

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UK Mortgage Rates Set to Rise Despite Trump’s Iran Conflict Pause

UK mortgage rates are expected to rise despite Trump’s pause on Iran attacks, driven by inflation concerns and market reactions to geopolitical tensions.

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Markets Tumble on Trump’s Iran Ultimatum; UK Growth Forecast Slashed

Global markets fall sharply as Trump threatens Iran’s power plants; UK growth forecast cut amid rising energy prices and inflation concerns.

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Starmer Leads UK Emergency Meeting; IEA Considers More Oil Stock Releases Amid Middle East Crisis

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to lead emergency economic meeting amid Middle East war. IEA considers releasing more oil reserves. Markets tumble globally as tensions escalate, with significant impacts on energy, finance, and regional security.

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Rising Fuel and Fertiliser Costs Hit West of England Farmers Amid Middle East Conflict

Farmers in the West of England face soaring fuel and fertiliser costs due to Middle East conflict, doubling expenses and risking future food price rises despite limited ability to pass costs on.

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Asia Stocks Fall Amid US-Iran Tensions Escalating Conflict

Asian stock markets fell sharply as US and Iran exchanged threats to escalate the conflict, disrupting global energy supplies and raising fuel prices amid the ongoing Iran war.

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Removing Politics from the Small Business Administration Is Essential

The SBA's recent policy excluding non-citizen legal residents from loans politicizes the agency, risking harm to small businesses. Experts suggest restructuring the SBA as an independent entity to better serve entrepreneurs and insulate it from political influence.

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