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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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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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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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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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BBC Tom Collins stood in front of a tractor on a farm.

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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AFP via Getty Images Fuel nozzle inserted into a vehicle tank at a service station illustrating fuel consumption and everyday energy use in Sartene South Corsica France on March 20, 2026

British Gas Chief Warns Energy Bills Will Rise if Oil Prices Stay High

Centrica's CEO warns that rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict make higher UK energy bills inevitable. Government plans targeted support amid soaring costs.

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BBC Chris O'Shea, chief executive of Centrica which owns British Gas, faces the camera wearing a dark suit jacket and light blue shirt

UK Food Prices Set to Rise Amid Middle East Conflict, Farmers' Union Warns

The National Farmers' Union warns UK food prices may rise due to Middle East conflict, citing increased fuel and fertiliser costs from the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Government ministers plan an emergency meeting to address impacts on living costs.

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Getty Images A display of tomatoes, cucumbers and aubergines

Why US Tech Firm Palantir Is Suing Swiss Magazine Republik Over Investigative Report

Swiss magazine Republik and WAV collective investigated Palantir's failed attempts to enter Swiss government contracts. Palantir sued for a right of reply, alleging inaccuracies, while journalists see it as intimidation.

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US Farmers Struggle as Iran Conflict Drives Fertilizer Prices to New Highs

US farmers face soaring fertilizer costs due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict, threatening crop yields, profitability, and food security during critical planting seasons.

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Farmer spraying corn plants with chemicals in Kasbeer, Illinois

£100 Contactless Card Limit Removed: What This Means for You

The FCA has removed the £100 contactless card limit, allowing banks to set their own restrictions amid inflation and tech changes. Most banks are keeping current limits, with fraud safeguards in place and options for customers to manage spending.

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Woman tapping a contactless credit card. Credit card reader with very shallow depth of field.

Jury Rules Musk Responsible for Twitter Stock Drop During 2022 Buyout

A California jury ruled Elon Musk responsible for Twitter investors’ stock decline during his 2022 buyout attempt, siding with investors who alleged he disparaged the company to lower its stock price and secure a better deal.

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