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Trump’s economic shocks are derailing Britain’s building plans
With major developments collapsing, pressure is growing on councils to concede on affordable housing and public amenities
Donald Trump has done his best to crush the green shoots of.. - source: The Guardian - 21.03.2026
‘It’s come at the wrong time’: how Iran war has floored the Gulf as a sports hub
Conflict has not only hit sporting calendar but laid bare weakness in plans for diversifying economies through sport
The sight of Nasser al-Khelaifi grounded in Doha when Paris Saint.. - source: The Guardian - 21.03.2026
Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand
International Energy Agency recommends emergency measures, including working from home, as Iran war hits fuel supply
Lowering speed limits to minimise fuel consumption is among potential.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
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Malcolm Offord, Reform UK’s Scottish leader, has doubled down on his defence of the party’s vetting by.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
Many MPs say they are frustrated with communications strategy that brands both Reform and Greens as extremists
Cabinet ministers have been studying a blueprint for Labour to radically.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
‘Huge build-up of risk’: London’s centuries-old shipping industry wrestles with Iran war
Insurers at Lloyd’s of London say cover is available at a price, while merchants view the danger level as too high
Shipping risk been insured by Lloyd’s of London for more than 330.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
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Britain’s government borrowed more than expected last month, new data shows.
The difference between total public sector.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now
As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar
Middle East crisis – live updates.. - source: The Guardian - 20.03.2026
‘Doomsday scenario’: a visual guide to the oil and gas site attacks in the Middle East
Attacks on facilities by both sides in the conflict this week threaten grave consequences for the global economy
Middle East crisis – live updates
The escalating attacks on key oil.. - source: The Guardian - 19.03.2026
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Fed holds interest rates steady as Iran war drives up oil prices and inflation fears
Middle East crisis live: Trump.. - source: The Guardian - 19.03.2026
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
US president claims Israel will not attack South Pars again – but threatens to destroy ‘extremely important and valuable’ site if Iran continues to attack gas facilities in.. - source: The Guardian - 19.03.2026
Polanski positions Greens’ economic policy as radical alternative to Reeves
Offer to reform taxes, tackle ‘rip-off Britain’ and overhaul fiscal rules could tempt exasperated Labour supporters
Zack Polanski says Greens would ditch GDP targets and focus on.. - source: The Guardian - 18.03.2026
Green leader gives his first major speech on the economy
Polanski says the government should be doing more to improve home insulation, and on the drive towards renewable energy.
And.. - source: The Guardian - 18.03.2026
‘Basics’ of life in Britain have been sold for profit, says Polanski
Exclusive: England and Wales Greens leader outlines economic policy including help to meet rising energy costs and water re-nationalisation
Successive governments have turned the UK from a.. - source: The Guardian - 18.03.2026
Reeves plans to give England’s regional leaders a share of national tax revenues
Chancellor seeks ‘genuine break with the past’ in tackling centralised and ‘geographically unequal’ country
Rachel Reeves has announced that the Treasury will draw up proposals to.. - source: The Guardian - 17.03.2026
Rachel Reeves to call for rapid AI adoption and deeper ties with EU to boost growth – business live
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There’s already a backlash to the chancellor’s Mais speech, before she’s even taken the lecturn at Bayes Business.. - source: The Guardian - 17.03.2026
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety
The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset”.. - source: The Guardian - 16.03.2026
Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts
Food production in many African countries depends heavily on fertiliser imported from the Gulf through the strait of Hormuz
Countries in Africa, where farmers depend heavily on imported.. - source: The Guardian - 16.03.2026
Trump claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs after supreme court blow
US supreme court has ‘ransacked’ the country, president argues, in wake of its ruling against his trade agenda
Donald Trump has claimed he has “the absolute right” to impose new.. - source: The Guardian - 16.03.2026
UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows
Borrowers coming off fixed deals hit hard as Savills says big spike in interest payments made up half the overall rise
UK households spent a record £226bn to keep a roof over their heads.. - source: The Guardian - 16.03.2026