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The war in the Middle East is less than a month old, but its impact is already being felt widely. In the UK on Thursday, the Bank of England held…
The war in the Middle East is less than a month old, but its impact is already being felt widely. In the UK on Thursday, the Bank of England held…
Getty ImagesRas Laffan Industrial City, pictured on 3 MarchA major gas facility in Qatar has been hit by missile attacks, causing "extensive damage", the country's state-run energy firm has said.The…
Natalie ShermanBusiness reporterEPAThe US is weighing lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil, as it scrambles to contain the impact of its war in Iran on energy markets. Treasury Secretary Scott…
Faisal IslamEconomics editorGetty ImagesThere is nothing like being asked to explain to the British public on Nicky Campbell's Five Live show why missile attacks on an Iranian oil field create…
Nick EdserBusiness reporterGetty ImagesPay has grown at its slowest rate in more than five years, according to the latest official figures.Earnings - excluding bonuses - grew at an annual rate…
Skip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveWhy the average age of a first-time buyer has risenMore on this story.13 hours agoAffordable housingHousing market
Clare Wordenin Wells-next-the-SeaClare Worden/BBCAnnie Golding, who lives in Wells-next-the-Sea, described rental prices as "absolutely extortionate"A housing organisation that offers key workers affordable rental properties has celebrated 20 years since it…
Ireland's cybersecurity chief has said it is entirely possible we could see more Iran-linked cyberattacks. Last week, the Cork base of medical technology company Stryker was impacted by a global…
Updated / Friday, 20 Mar 2026 00:00 The new data centre will use the existing power allocation for an Equinix site in Blanchardstown Equinix has announced it has commenced construction…
Mediahuis has temporarily suspended the former head of its Irish media wing from his current role with the publisher, after he "wrongly put words into people's mouths" through the use…
Facebook parent company Meta has announced plans to use advanced AI systems in the future which it said will reduce its reliance on third-party vendors for content moderation. The company…
Facebook parent company Meta has announced plans to use advanced AI systems in the future, which it said will reduce its reliance on third-party vendors for content moderation. The company…