business
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. Source link
From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them. Source link
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran’s strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty. Source link
'Something needs to be done' – Americans struggle as petrol prices surge
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices. Source link
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged. Source link
Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step'
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday. Source link
Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices
One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling. Source link
US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists. Source link
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence. Source link
Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar
It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war. Source link