Faisal Islam: Why the UAE’s exit from Opec is a big deal
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
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‘Childhood memories’ – why nostalgia wasn’t enough to save Claire’s
Experts says Claire’s suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The UAE says it is leaving the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations.
Renters’ Rights Act: What it means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
‘Emergency handbrake’ needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
Cost of living payment date brought forward
The government said payments – normally made in autumn – will be given out in July.
‘I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back’
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
‘My husband might give up work to care for our kids’ – nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says
While many airlines say they are raising prices due to high fuel costs, József Váradi says European airlines are trying to boost demand
Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits
Customers want great value but that doesn’t necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
Average rent up to nearly £1,000 in Plymouth
A housing charity boss says more and more people are struggling to find somewhere to live.
‘I don’t want the children to see how worried we are’: UK family finances hit by Iran war
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall
President Trump said on Saturday that the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
‘There’s so much I want to give my daughter – poverty means I can’t’
Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.
England shirt overpriced, says £40k kits collector
Collector Les Motherby says classic England shirts are often better value than new ones.
Rescue centre facing eviction makes funding appeal
Redhead Rescues Animal Sanctuary in Northamptonshire wants to buy its own land.
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China’s BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.