business
Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers
The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February. Source link
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency. Source link
UK preparing for some food shortages in Iran war worst case scenario
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials. Source link
UK economy grew faster than expected in February
The Office for National Statistics says the economy expanded by 0.5% in February. Source link
Fake damage and imaginary watches – how AI images are being used in insurance scams
An insurer reports a 71% rise in fraudulent claims, driven partly by an increase in faked images. Source link
The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen
A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike. Source link
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
The aid is roughly equivalent to a year’s worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries. Source link
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict. Source link
Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AI
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure. Source link
Major fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies
The fire has deepened fears over the nation’s petrol supplies amid a global crunch. Source link