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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy “off course”. Source link
Fuel protesters in tractors disrupt Belfast traffic
Drivers are being told to allow extra time for journeys due to a convoy over soaring energy prices. Source link
Morrisons plans to cut 200 jobs at head office
The supermarket says the redundancies form part of a restructure at its Bradford headquarters. Source link
Households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends
Providers will be able to encourage people to use energy when “weather conditions result in excess supply”. Source link
Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud
Evergrande was once China’s biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn. Source link
Oil prices ease on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks
Crude prices jumped above $100 on Monday after talks failed between the two sides at the weekend. Source link
Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger
Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators “have more avenues for their work, not fewer”. Source link
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? Source link
US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions. Source link
Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the south
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran. Source link