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Back to profileUK to narrowly avoid recession and jobless rate to surge, Item Club warns
Companies are set to be hit by the triple whammy of higher energy bills, suppliers passing on higher costs, and consumers tightening their belts.
EasyJet shares drop 9% as it suffers £25m higher fuel bill from Middle East war
The Middle East crisis has shaken the aviation industry, with jet fuel supply concerns mounting, costs rising and route disruption expected.
Tesco says Iran conflict increasing uncertainty over profit outlook
Tesco is like a prize fighter in the supermarket ring, punching away competition.
FTSE 100 rises after better economic report card
The Footsie was on the front foot in early trade, boosted by hopes of a ceasefire being extended in the Middle East.
Luxury goods market hit
Instead of bustling havens for shoppers, the malls in Dubai have been deserted by well-heeled tourists.
Standard Life strikes £2bn deal to buy Aegon UK
It has ambitions to rival Aviva and Legal & General in size, and this is a big step forward.
Barratt cautions over rising build costs as Iran war sends energy prices soaring
Barratt has warned that building costs could rise significantly.
BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil trading result as Iran war sends crude costs soaring
As oil prices rise, BP is likely to need more money to hold the same barrels and to keep its trading activity running.
UK economic growth forecasts slashed as IMF says Iran war risks global recession
The UK is set to be battered by hot oil prices, an energy bill crisis and a tightening of consumer spending.
Vodafone and Three to combine brands on high street after £15bn merger
There’s overlap in store locations in some towns and cities so shutting down neighbouring branches is sensible.
Retail sales ‘tepid’ as Middle East conflict raises consumer caution
Although food is an essential, and retailers can pass on higher costs easily, celebratory treats are more discretionary but still stayed buoyant.
Some older people having to ‘unretire’ due to financial pressures, survey finds
It may be tempting to stop paying into a pension while living costs are high, but you risk losing out on the magic of compounding.