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Teesdale residents say heating oil price 'more than double' last year
Households in rural Upper Teesdale are facing heating oil costs that have more than doubled compared to last year, with many relying on it due to a lack of mains gas.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027
The IMF has upgraded its UK economic growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, citing global resilience, but warns of a slowdown to 1.2% in 2027 due to higher energy prices and interest rates. Chancellor John Healey is preparing a Budget aimed at providing household support amids…
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UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in July, exceeding expectations, partly due to a strong services sector and businesses using artificial intelligence. However, economists anticipate a slowdown in coming months due to high energy prices and borrowing costs.
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Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
The UK is grappling with the rising cost of living, with inflation expected to climb further in the second half of the year due to the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran. The annual rate of inflation in June was 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent in May, but prices are …
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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Eight major oil companies made $93bn in profits over three months as the Iran conflict sent energy prices soaring and the climate crisis caused deadly heatwaves.
zeit.de
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 35 Percent, Poll Shows
A recent poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos found that US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 35 percent, with only a third of respondents expressing satisfaction with his leadership. This is a significant decline from the 45 percent approval rating h…
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Smaller dialysis operators warn out-of-pocket fees may rise as Middle East conflict drives up costs
Smaller dialysis operators in Singapore are warning that out-of-pocket fees for patients may rise due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which is driving up operating costs. The conflict has led to higher energy prices and disruptions to global medical supply chains, ma…
India’s $100 Billion Grid Bet Is Accelerating A Solar Manufacturing Boom
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India’s $100 Billion Grid Bet Is Accelerating A Solar Manufacturing Boom
India's $100 billion grid bet is accelerating a solar manufacturing boom. The country's solar energy market is set to grow to $1.6 trillion by 2034, driven by soaring energy prices and a home solar boom.
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Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
The Iran peace deal may affect daily life in various ways, including petrol and diesel prices, heating bills, airfares, inflation, and interest rates.