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…