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Oil Prices Drop as Iraq Resumes Exports via Turkey Amid Hormuz Strait Closure

Iraq faces potential credit downgrade as oil output drops due to Strait of Hormuz closure. Iraq resumes limited exports via Turkey, easing supply concerns and causing oil prices to fall. Markets react positively amid hopes for stable interest rates.

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Will India’s Piped Gas Supply Face Pressure Amid Iran Conflict?

India's piped natural gas supply, vital for homes and vehicles, faces potential pressure amid the Iran conflict. While immediate shortages are unlikely, price rises and industrial supply cuts are expected due to LNG import risks through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav Set for $700M Payday from Paramount Deal

Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav is set to receive a $700 million payout from Paramount's acquisition, including cash, stock awards, and tax reimbursements, amid industry shifts and pending regulatory approvals.

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Bentley Faces Potential Loss of Up to 275 Jobs Amid Investment Drive

Bentley may cut up to 275 jobs amid major investments in electric vehicle production at its Crewe plant, despite reporting a seventh consecutive year of profitability in 2025.

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Alderney Electricity to Raise Prices from April Amid Financial Pressures

Alderney Electricity will raise prices by 6.4% above inflation from April to address financial pressures, support renewable energy, and ensure system stability amid rising fuel costs.

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Typical Mortgage Now Costs £788 More Annually Since Iran Conflict Began

New data shows typical mortgages are now £788 annually costlier than before the Iran war, with rates rising due to lender hikes and geopolitical tensions.

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RBA Expected to Raise Rates Amid Fuel Shortages and Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates amid rising inflation and fuel shortages caused by global energy shocks. Energy Minister Chris Bowen says released fuel reserves will take time to ease shortages.

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IEA May Release More Oil Reserves Amid Iran Strait Crisis Driving Prices Up

The IEA may release more emergency oil reserves as the Strait of Hormuz crisis drives prices above $100 a barrel. Despite a historic release of 400 million barrels, market recovery will take time amid ongoing Gulf tensions.

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NCP Enters Administration, 682 Jobs at Risk Amid Parking Demand Drop

National Car Parks (NCP) has entered administration, risking 682 jobs due to persistent financial losses and decreased parking demand post-Covid. PwC, the administrators, are seeking to sell the business while maintaining operations.

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Alcohol-Free Beer and Hummus Added to UK Inflation Basket Amid Changing Consumer Trends

The UK’s inflation basket now includes alcohol-free beer, hummus, and pet grooming, reflecting changing consumer habits and rising sales in these areas.

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Taxpayer Cost to Save Scunthorpe Steel Furnaces May Exceed £1.5bn by 2028, Says Auditor

The National Audit Office warns that taxpayer costs to sustain British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces could exceed £1.5bn by 2028, despite saving thousands of jobs and preserving UK primary steel-making capacity.

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Government Offers £3,000 Grants to Employers Hiring Unemployed Under-24s

The government will pay companies £3,000 to hire unemployed young people aged 18-24, expanding existing schemes and targeting youth unemployment.

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