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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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Palantir Gains Deeper Access to UK Financial Data via FCA Contract

Palantir’s new FCA contract grants it access to vast UK financial data, enhancing AI-driven detection of financial crimes amid concerns over privacy and criminal countermeasures.

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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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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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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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Brewdog Faces Criticism Over 'Fire and Rehire' Claims from Former Staff

Brewdog faces criticism after asking former staff to reapply for jobs, described by Unite union as 'fire and rehire.' The move follows Tilray's £33m purchase of Brewdog's UK operations and closure of 38 pubs, affecting 484 employees.

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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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Great Britain Household Energy Bills Could Near £2,000 Annually Amid Iran Conflict

Household energy bills in Great Britain may rise to nearly £2,000 annually due to Middle East conflict driving gas prices to three-year highs. Rising fuel and mortgage costs add to financial pressures amid calls for global energy conservation.

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£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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