Oil prices rise as US-Iran ceasefire ends; UK wage growth slows amid cost of living squeeze – business live - short news
Brent crude climbs above $91 a barrel
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Oil prices have risen, trading above $90 a barrel, as hopes faded for a deal to end war in the Middle East, heightening fears about energy supplies.
Regular wage growth has remained broadly stable in recent months. However, private sector pay growth has continued to ease, while public sector pay growth remains..
source: The Guardian - 18.08.2026