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Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara. Source link
'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests. Source link
Heating oil prices reached record high in NI
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627. Source link
Trump to lift some whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland’s ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon. Source link
Mortgages, bills and jobs: Five takeaways from the Bank of England
The Bank’s latest meeting reveals some interesting details on how our finances might be affected due to the Iran war. Source link
Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months. Source link
Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan
Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan. Source link
Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt. Source link
Food bank stocks 'low as client numbers increase'
Guernsey Welfare Service says demand has grown and it could increase further. Source link
Homeowners turn to solar panels as oil prices rise
Yorkshire installers report up to a tenfold increase in interest since the start of the Iran war. Source link