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Builders Warn AI Data Centres’ Grid Priority Could Delay New Homes

Government plans to prioritise AI data centres for electricity connections amid soaring demand, sparking concerns from builders about delays to new housing projects.

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Inside the $2/hr Worker Fueling the OnlyFans Surge

A Philippines-based woman earning under $2/hr chats with fans on OnlyFans, revealing the harsh realities behind the platform's booming success and raising concerns about worker protections.

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Maersk CEO Urges Deal to Restore Middle East Trade Routes Amid Conflict

Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc urges the US, Israel, and Iran to reach a deal to reopen vital Middle East shipping routes disrupted by conflict, highlighting safety concerns, economic impacts, and the need for peaceful navigation.

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Epic Games Raises Fortnite V-Bucks Prices to Offset Rising Costs

Epic Games is raising Fortnite's V-Bucks prices from 19 March due to increased costs, reducing bonus rewards but lowering battle pass prices. The move has sparked fan backlash amid broader gaming industry price hikes.

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Stirling Council Gains £1.16m from Surplus Property Sales and Leasing

Stirling Council earned £1.16m from selling and leasing surplus properties, advancing key regeneration projects and supporting community reuse initiatives.

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Oil Prices Fall and Stocks Rally After Trump Predicts Iran War Ending Soon

Oil prices fall and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war will end soon. Saudi Aramco boosts exports, Renault plans EV shift, Volkswagen cuts jobs, and UK economy faces low growth amid global uncertainty.

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Experts Say Scrapping North Sea Windfall Tax Won't Lower UK Energy Bills

Experts warn that scrapping the North Sea windfall tax would not lower UK energy bills but increase oil and gas company profits. They urge investment in renewables and energy efficiency instead.

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China's Exports Soar Over 20% in Early 2026 Despite US Tariffs

China's exports surged over 20% in Jan-Feb 2026 despite US tariffs, driven by strong demand in electronics and trade with Europe and ASEAN. Exports to the US fell over 10%. The growth supports China's economy amid domestic challenges and ahead of a Trump-Xi meeting.

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Oil Prices Drop Sharply After Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell sharply after President Trump warned Iran against blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route. Markets rallied as fears of prolonged conflict eased, despite oil remaining over 20% above pre-conflict levels.

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Global Oil Price Surge: Impact of US-Israel Iran Conflict on Markets and Economy

The US-Israel war in Iran disrupts Gulf oil exports, causing a supply shock that drives oil prices near $85 per barrel, impacting global markets, energy costs, and economies worldwide.

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Trump Sons’ Golf Firm Merges with Drone Maker Powerus to Go Public

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr’s golf club company is merging with drone maker Powerus to take it public, amid growing drone investments and ongoing Trump family business activities during the presidency.

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G7 Prepared to Act on Economic Impact of Iran Conflict Amid Rising Oil Prices

The G7 finance ministers are prepared to take necessary actions amid rising oil prices caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran, monitoring energy markets closely but not yet agreeing to release emergency oil reserves.

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