Chancellor Rachel Reeves will highlight falling inflation and interest rates in her spring statement, but polling reveals 58% of voters fear the cost of living crisis may never end, risking perceptions of being out of touch.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will declare the UK economy 'stronger and more secure' in her spring statement, despite recent Bank of England growth downgrades and opposition calls for policy interventions.
Rachel Reeves faces pressure to scrap planned fuel duty increases as US-Iran conflict drives oil prices toward $100 per barrel, threatening higher costs for motorists.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock cautions that escalating Middle East tensions could trigger higher inflation through supply shocks or dampen global economic growth if prolonged.
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Experts warn US military strikes against Iran could trigger sharp increases in gas prices, shipping rates and food costs, with inflation and interest rates likely to remain elevated.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel demands swift reforms to the island's economic and social model as dwindling oil reserves and U.S. sanctions deepen the crisis.
Pension experts urge the government to avoid policy tweaks in the upcoming spring statement, warning that frequent changes create uncertainty and hardship for retirees.
Campaigners call on Rachel Reeves to extend the 5p fuel duty cut as Middle East tensions threaten to spike oil prices and burden motorists.
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed following US-Israel missile attacks, disrupting a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments, potentially fueling inflation and cost-of-living pressures worldwide.
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BrewDog has temporarily shut all its UK bars for staff meetings and licensing updates ahead of a potential sale, as CEO James Watt criticises Brexit's impact on business.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have triggered a spike in oil prices and stock market declines, with potential effects on inflation, interest rates, and pensions.
Iran's retaliatory attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have driven oil prices up by 13%, potentially adding 5p-20p per litre to UK petrol costs and risking higher inflation and interest rates.
Brent Crude jumped 13% after Iran warned tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of higher petrol prices and inflation that could pause Bank of England rate cuts.
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Economists warn that escalating tensions in the Middle East could drive up petrol prices by 40 cents per litre, push inflation higher, and increase the risk of further interest rate rises in Australia.
Iran's use of suicide drones in attacks on Dubai and Bahrain has destabilised the Middle East, grounding flights and triggering insurance cancellations in the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices poised to surge.
Brent crude soared 13% and stock markets fell after US-Israeli strikes on Iran led to the effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supplies and raising fears of prolonged economic turmoil.
Global oil prices have surged and stock futures have plunged following US-Israel military strikes on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory attacks across the region.
A coalition of thinktanks calls on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overhaul the Office for Budget Responsibility, arguing it hinders long-term planning and public investment ahead of her spring forecast.
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Iran's suicide drone attacks on Dubai and Bahrain have shattered regional security, grounding flights, spiking insurance costs, and threatening global oil markets through the Strait of Hormuz.
Discover the eight crucial financial updates for March 2026, including the Spring Statement, interest rates, inflation data, and deadlines for energy support schemes.
Algerians confront unaffordable Ramadan feasts despite government promises, with food prices skyrocketing and poverty spreading, forcing families to rely on charity meals.
MPs debate state pension age increases as workers in demanding roles like ambulance services face physical strain before accessing retirement funds, with unions highlighting disparities.
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Renewable energy tycoon José Elías discloses spending €3,000 monthly on groceries, six times the average, due to constant guests at his home, alongside lavish holiday expenses.
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Government data reveals a 41% monthly surge in UK administrations, with a tool distributor, metal firm, haulage business, and mental health charity among the latest casualties amid spiralling costs and weak consumer spending.
The 2026 Blavatnik Awards celebrated young British scientists whose breakthroughs could transform the economy. Experts urge the government to better support and commercialise this vital research.
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