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Policy brought forward as Middle East war highlights fragility of global supply chainsBritish suppliers will be prioritised for public contracts in shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure un...
Markets in Asia, Europe and US move higher after Iran says it will permit ‘non-hostile’ ships through strait of HormuzBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of oil has dipped and stock markets around...
Temporary ban on crypto donations is being introduced after review into countering foreign interference in politicsMinisters are introducing a temporary ban in cryptocurrency donations following an of...
Industry fears strait of Hormuz closure could disrupt shipping of crucial parts for UK and German North Sea projectsA string of large offshore wind projects in Europe are facing potential delays as th...
Ruling linked to takeover of Autonomy in 2011 comes two years after tech tycoon died in superyacht disasterThe estate of the late British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has been ordered to pay £920m to the te...
Report by Verdant says rooting out waste, fraud and tax avoidance would save money that could help improve public servicesA “Doge of the left,” could save up to £30bn a year for taxpayers by rooting o...
February annual rate in line with expectations, but Food and Drink Federation fears it is ‘calm before storm’Business live – latest updatesThe UK inflation rate held steady at 3% in February, before D...
Defence chiefs have been discussing how to unblock the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil suppliesThe UK has offered to host an international security summit to draw up a “viable, collective...
Hedge fund tycoon faces questions in court over sexual harassment allegations that have left his career in tattersFacing a litany of questions over sexual harassment allegations that have left his car...
Industry groups say delay to defence investment plan (DIP) leaves UK lagging behind in global race for fundingDefence manufacturers are going bust while others have been left in “paralysis” and “bleed...
GB Energy’s Jürgen Maier says production could bring economic benefits and give supply chains ‘time to transition’ to renewablesThe head of the UK’s national green energy champion has joined other hig...
What the chancellor could do to counter the economic impacts of Iran war, from stopping price gouging to cancelling fuel duty risesReeves rules out universal support on energy billsBusiness live – lat...
PMI figure reveals impact on economy of rise in oil prices driven by Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s manufacturers have suffered the sharpest one-month acceleration in costs since the a...
Fintech company’s profits leap to £1.7bn as it gears up for US push after getting UK banking licence this month Business live – latest updatesThe UK banking app Revolut has said it could face a backla...
Combination of US and Spanish companies would create $40bn fashion and beauty groupBusiness live – latest updatesThe US cosmetics company Estée Lauder is in talks over a potential merger with the Span...
Prescription fees to be capped at £21 and practices must publish price lists, watchdog saysBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s competition watchdog has ordered vets to cap prescription fees at £21...
From a shop owner in India to a community worker in New South Wales, rising fuel prices are forcing people to ration oil usageMiddle East crisis – live updatesAlagesan, 35, needs liquefied petroleum g...
The hot, dry summer and an increase in vineyard planting resulted in the third-largest UK grape harvestEnglish and Welsh winemakers have reported a sharp rise in production, after the hot, dry summer...
Government emphasises need to ‘get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuel markets’ in response to Offshore Energies UKThe UK government has dismissed a warning from an energy trade body that failing to...
European shares start to rise after US president says talks have been ‘very good and productive’Business live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – live updatesGlobal stock markets swung wildly and oil...