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Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait

Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Vilma Jaime puts fuel in her vehicle at a gas station on April 06, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Florida gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon in early April 2026 as the war in Iran has affected global oil supplies, leading to higher crude oil costs.

Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years

A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

Close up of a person's hand wearing a wedding ring holding down a British passport on a scanner during a demonstration of the new system in September at the Eurostar terminal in Folkestone.

EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force

The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana salute the audience at the end of the Dolce & Gabbana women's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026 collection show as part of the Milan Fashion Week, in Milan on February 28, 2026. The both wear black tops and stand on the catwalk.

Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair

The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

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UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

Alex Grossomanides has brown hair, brown eyes and a beard. He is wearing an olive green puffer coat and looking at the camera while standing in front of a white wall indoors.

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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire

Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

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The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

Ali Capper stands on her farm, looking at the camera wearing a dark blue jacket over a red top. She has cropped brown hair.

UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs

Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

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The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison

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A trader at the New York Stock Exchange talks on the phone while gesturing in front of screens with stock market numbers on, and a toy doll of Donald Trump on the desk in front of him, in New York on Wednesday.

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

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Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge

Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

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