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Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you?

Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.

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US considers lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent broached waiving sanctions on oil already at sea, which would be a stunning reversal of longstanding American policy.

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US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar

The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.

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Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

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Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

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Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy

The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.

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Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price ‘shock’ persists

Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.

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Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years

Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.

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Why the average age of a first-time buyer has risen

The average age of a first-time buyer in England has risen from 29 to 34.

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The housing charity helping key workers stay local

Homes for Wells provides rented accommodation to 47 families for about 80% of market rate.

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