War on Iran leaves $58 billion repair bill across region – report
US-Israel strikes and Tehran’s retaliation are pushing oil and gas facility damage costs toward $50 billion, Rystad Energy projects Read Full Article at RT.com
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Britain’s gaming industry needs a power-up or risks losing its crown to France, Ireland and Australia
Britain's video games sector risks losing talent and IP to France, Ireland and Australia without urgent government action on tax reliefs and scale-up funding, warns Blick Rothenberg. Read more: Britain’s…
Live Nation and Ticketmaster ruled an illegal monopoly as US jury sides with States
A Manhattan jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an unlawful monopoly over major concert venues, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation plans to appeal. Read more:…
GMB union attacks government for ‘disgracefully ignoring’ UK’s gas-intensive manufacturers
Ceramics and brickmakers left out in the cold as GMB rounds on Whitehall's flagship industrial package Read more: GMB union attacks government for ‘disgracefully ignoring’ UK’s gas-intensive manufacturers
Europe faces jet fuel crunch as gulf supply crisis deepens
Europe has just six weeks of jet fuel left as Strait of Hormuz closure hits supplies, warns the IEA. Airlines face soaring costs and potential flight cancellations. Read more: Europe…
Diesel drivers drive electric van searches up 143% as fuel costs bite
UK Google searches for electric vans rocketed 143% in March as diesel prices bit into SME margins, new data from The Van Insurer reveals. Read more: Diesel drivers drive electric…
Supermarket shelves face summer gaps as Iran war threatens UK’s CO2 lifeline
Whitehall drafts emergency plans as the ongoing Iran conflict threatens UK carbon dioxide supplies, with potential knock-on effects for meat producers, brewers and SME food businesses this summer. Read more:…
UK steelmakers face 77% electricity price gap as Middle East war deepens competitiveness crisis
UK steelmakers now pay up to 77% more for electricity than French and German rivals as Middle East conflict drives wholesale prices higher. UK Steel welcomes BICS but demands urgent…
Britain’s first major AI data centre sparks net zero clash as gas power plans revealed
Britain's first nationally significant AI data centre at Wapseys Wood would be powered by a gas turbine, fuelling concern that the UK's AI ambitions are clashing with climate goals. Read…
UK economy surged before Iran conflict but stagflation now looms for Britain’s SMEs
UK GDP grew 0.5% in February, beating forecasts, but the Iran conflict threatens British SMEs with stagflation as energy costs soar and the IMF slashes growth forecasts. Read more: UK…