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  1. Rising oil prices could force Bank of England to raise interest rates, economists warn

    City economists warn that if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel due to renewed Iran conflict, the Bank of England may have to revise …

    · 4 min

  2. Water supply failure causes disruption at Gatwick Airport

    A water supply outage at Gatwick Airport lasting over eight hours left passengers without working toilets and unable to buy drinks, causing long queues and significant …

    · 4 min

  3. Gatwick Airport Faces Major Water Outage, Terminals Without Running Water

    A major water outage at Gatwick Airport has left all terminals without running water, disabling flushing toilets and drinking fountains. Engineers are working to restore supplies …

    · 4 min

  4. Gatwick Airport Faces Major Water Outage Affecting Toilets and Catering

    Gatwick Airport is experiencing a severe water shortage across both terminals, leaving toilets unusable and forcing staff to distribute bottled water. Engineers are investigating the cause …

    · 3 min

  5. Business rates cut by 20% for pubs, clubs and music venues in England

    Downing Street has announced a 20% reduction in business rates for nearly 32,000 hospitality businesses across England, including pubs, clubs and live music venues, effective from …

    · 5 min

  6. Iran threatens to block Strait of Hormuz as US launches ninth night of strikes

    Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows to prevent oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, while the US carries out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes …

    · 4 min

  7. Andy Burnham to approve new North Sea drilling licences in break with Labour manifesto

    Andy Burnham is expected to announce new North Sea oil and gas drilling licences after becoming prime minister, breaking a key Labour manifesto pledge and risking …

    · 6 min

  8. Andy Burnham signals potential tax rises on business and wealth

    Andy Burnham, the expected next Labour leader, has indicated he may raise taxes on large warehouses and wealth while protecting high street shops and pubs from …

    · 6 min