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UK diesel price breaks £2 a litre as global supply crisis deepens

UK diesel prices have exceeded £2 per litre for the first time, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Iran region and supply disruptions from Russian refinery attacks. The RAC warns of no relief in sight as the UK imports half its diesel and faces exposure to global price volatility.

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Lab equipment reuse firm plans 120 jobs at Dumfries facility

UniGreenScheme opens a new refurbishment centre in Dumfries with plans to create 120 jobs over a decade. The green technology firm, which rescues surplus laboratory equipment from disposal, has received £420,000 in funding and expects to significantly expand its operations across Scotland.

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Feeld dating app pays founders record £3.8m as revenues surge 24%

Feeld, the UK dating app for non-monogamous and kinky users, has reported 24% revenue growth to £64m and paid founders a record £3.8m dividend. Nearly 90% of revenues now come from outside the UK, with Mexico, Spain and major cities like New York leading growth.

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Diesel prices in Northern Ireland hit highest level since Iran conflict escalated

Diesel prices in Northern Ireland have reached their highest level since the Iran conflict began, with average prices at 193.3p per litre. Some stations are charging £2 per litre, affecting the region's diesel-dependent drivers.

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Lorry training firm battles record diesel prices amid Middle East conflict

A Shropshire lorry training firm is absorbing record diesel costs as prices hit 199.33p per litre following the US-Iran conflict. Dulson Training faces hundreds of pounds in extra fuel expenses but struggles to raise customer prices due to advance booking timelines.

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OpenAI Terminates Three Researchers Over Confidential Data Breach

OpenAI has terminated three researchers—Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and Mikita Balesni—for allegedly sharing confidential company information with an external AI-safety organization, violating internal data-handling policies.

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Miami's Wealthy Cuban Exiles Prepare for Post-Castro Cuba

Wealthy Cuban-American families in Miami are preparing detailed plans for Cuba's economic reconstruction, including a stock exchange and investment initiatives, contingent on regime change. The Cuban-American National Chamber of Commerce has drafted proposals addressing energy, agriculture and fi...

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Young workers opt out of pensions to cover living costs, risking retirement shortfall

Young workers including a trainee GP and recent graduate are opting out of workplace pensions to cover immediate living costs, risking lower retirement incomes. Opt-out rates among newly enrolled 22–29-year-olds have nearly doubled since 2020, prompting government warnings about future pension sh...

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Nike's Stumble: How the Sportswear Giant Lost Its Grip on the Market

Nike, the world's dominant sportswear brand, faces a critical recovery period after years of declining sales and market share losses. The departure of football star Kylian Mbappé to rival On, combined with strategic missteps in product innovation and retail strategy, has eroded the company's once...

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UK joins EU in emergency talks over diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban

Britain is in emergency talks with EU partners about releasing strategic diesel reserves after President Trump threatened to ban US exports. UK diesel prices have hit record highs at nearly 200p per litre, and the country imports 55% of its diesel, making it particularly vulnerable to supply disr...

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Charities and coaches struggle as fuel prices surge past £2 a litre

Charities and coach operators are struggling with fuel costs that have surged past £2 a litre, forcing some to dip into reserves and raise prices. Diesel has hit a record 199.18p per litre, driven by Middle East tensions.

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Syngenta to close Grangemouth plant, threatening 377 jobs after receiving £2.2m grant

Syngenta plans to close its Grangemouth chemical plant, threatening 377 jobs, just over a year after receiving £2.2m in Scottish Enterprise funding for expansion. The company cited high operating costs and international competition. A final decision has not been made and formal consultation with ...

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