Fish and chip shops ‘under pressure’ as Iran war oil surge hits costs
Fish and chip shops across the UK could face rising energy and transport costs as oil prices surge amid the Iran conflict, putting further pressure on already tight margins. Read…
US to exempt Russian oil giant’s German units from sanctions – Bloomberg
The US will reportedly exempt Rosneft’s German unit from sanctions indefinitely, securing refining operations amid the Middle East conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
This could prove to be America’s Achilles’ heel in the Iran war
Missile shortages, rising Treasury yields, and a financialized economy may limit America’s options Read Full Article at RT.com
UK Supreme Court rules Spain cannot avoid €120m renewable energy debt by claiming state immunity
The UK Supreme Court has ruled Spain cannot claim state immunity to avoid paying a €120m renewable energy arbitration award, allowing investors to pursue seizure of Spanish assets in England.…
Channel 4 Sales relaunches B Corp competition offering £600,000 in TV advertising for sustainable businesses
Channel 4 Sales has opened entries for its 2026 B Corp competition, offering £600,000 in free TV advertising to five UK B Corp businesses to boost national awareness and growth.…
Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women’s Day 2026
The Government has launched voluntary gender pay gap and menopause action plans for large employers, aiming to help women thrive at work and narrow workplace inequality. Read more: Government launches…
Iceland supermarket drops decade-long trademark dispute with Iceland and offers “rapprochement discount”
UK supermarket Iceland has ended its 10-year EU trademark battle with the country of Iceland and plans to offer Icelandic shoppers a “rapprochement discount” as the dispute concludes. Read more:…
UK stock market steadies while oil prices climb as Iran conflict rattles energy markets
The FTSE 100 steadied as oil prices rose above $83 amid fears the Iran conflict could disrupt global energy supplies and push UK inflation and interest rates higher. Read more:…
Heathrow third runway plans face ‘delusion or deception’ warning over costs and timeline
Heathrow’s £49bn third runway expansion faces criticism from a new report warning its timeline and funding claims may be unrealistic, with airlines fearing soaring landing charges. Read more: Heathrow third…
Iran war may push EU towards Russian gas – key supplier
An energy supply shortfall due to the Iran war could revive the EU debate on gas imports from Russia, the Norwegian energy minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com