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Five Key Ways the Iran Conflict Could Impact Your Daily Life

The Iran conflict is impacting global fuel, gas, shipping, fertiliser prices, and inflation trends, with potential effects on everyday costs worldwide.

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One in Seven UK Shops Go Cashless Amid Security and Cost Concerns, Survey Shows

A survey by Link reveals 14% of UK shops have gone cashless in the past year, driven by costs and security concerns, amid calls to protect cash users and vulnerable groups.

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Australia May Adjust Luxury Car Tax to Finalize EU Trade Deal; Far North Queensland Faces Severe Weather

Australia plans to adjust the luxury car tax threshold to secure an EU trade deal. Meanwhile, far north Queensland prepares for severe weather as a tropical low approaches the coast.

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UK Energy Firms Withdraw Fixed-Price Tariffs Amid Iran Conflict Price Surge

UK energy suppliers are withdrawing many fixed-price tariffs as oil and gas prices rise due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, causing tariffs to halve and prices to increase amid market uncertainty.

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Lisburn Medical Imaging Firm to Add 72 Jobs with £12.9m Investment

Cirdan Imaging in Lisburn is investing £12.9m to create 72 new jobs, expanding its medical imaging technology and boosting exports with support from Invest NI.

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Irish Economy Shows Strong Growth in 2025 Despite Global Challenges

Ireland's economy grew nearly 5% in 2025, driven by strong domestic demand and record employment, despite global challenges and high housing costs affecting young workers.

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Isle of Man to Raise Electricity, Water, and Sewage Prices from April

From April, the Isle of Man will increase electricity prices by 1.5% and water and sewage by 2.9%, reflecting inflation. Manx Utilities absorbed £40m in wholesale costs during the energy crisis and aims to keep tariffs aligned with UK levels while ensuring service reliability.

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Wizz Air Profit Warning Amid Middle East Crisis; China Halts Diesel, Gasoline Exports

Wizz Air warns of €50m profit loss due to Middle East crisis; gas and oil prices rise amid regional tensions. China halts diesel and gasoline exports, while semiconductor supply concerns grow.

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Iran Conflict Threatens Globalisation; UK Faces Unique Economic Risks

Iran's economic retaliation against US-Israel attacks threatens globalisation, exposing Britain's unique vulnerabilities in energy, food, and finance amid rising geopolitical tensions and climate challenges.

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Firmus Energy Cuts Gas Prices by Over 10% for Ten Towns Customers in April

Firmus Energy will reduce gas prices by over 10% in the Ten Towns area from April, saving typical customers £92 annually. The cut follows a Utility Regulator review amid volatile global gas markets.

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Elon Musk Says Investors Overinterpret His Social Media Posts in Twitter Trial

Elon Musk told a California jury that investors overinterpret his social media posts amid a lawsuit alleging market manipulation during his 2022 Twitter acquisition. Investors seek damages, claiming Musk's statements misled shareholders.

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China Lowers Economic Growth Target to 4.5%-5%, Lowest Since 1991

China has set its lowest economic growth target since 1991 at 4.5%-5%, addressing domestic consumption issues, a property crisis, and trade tensions while focusing on innovation and manufacturing upgrades.

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