Oil prices: How the Israel-Iran conflict could affect energy costs
Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesIsrael's strikes on Iran, and Iran's response, caused a shudder on global financial markets on Friday.The price of oil surged in particular, up 7% by…
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
Peter HoskinsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGlobal oil prices have jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran, in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East.The price of the benchmark…
Minister to soften impact of planned disability benefit cuts
Joshua NevettPolitical reporterPAWork and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall is making changes to her package of welfare reforms in an attempt to reassure Labour MPs who are considering rebelling against the…
Kemi Badenoch calls for end to windfall tax on oil and gas companies
David Wallace LockhartBBC Scotland political correspondentPA MediaConservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said the windfall tax on oil and gas companies needs to be axed while addressing a Scottish Conservatives party…
Indian scientists search for the perfect apple
Priti GuptaTechnology ReporterReporting fromMumbaiGetty ImagesJammu and Kashmir is India's biggest apple producing region"My neighbours thought I'd lost my mind," says farmer Kakasaheb Sawant.In 2022 he had decided to plant some…
Chancellor Reacts to Shrinking Economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has refused to rule out future tax rises after the economy suffered its worst contraction for a year and a half in April. Duration8 minsFirst shown12 Jun 2025Expires…
Chair of Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency resigns
Businessman Michael Carey has resigned as Chair of Enterprise Ireland and Chair of the Housing Agency. Mr Carey is co-founder and Executive Chairman of biscuit producer 'East Coast Bakehouse'. In…
Bin lorry cameras to detect waste contamination
Updated / Friday, 13 Jun 2025 17:41 10 out of 125 of Panda's trucks are currently fitted with cameras The Panda waste company has said it intends to roll out…
Kinsale locals to submit petition against mussel farm
Updated / Friday, 13 Jun 2025 14:45 Locals say they are objecting to the farm for environmental reasons More than 3,000 people have signed a petition objecting to the granting…
Tesla upgrades its Model S and X cars in US
Tesla has upgraded its Model S and Model X cars in the US and raised their prices by $5,000, according to the electric vehicle maker's post on X and its…