Entries by BBC News

US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

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Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

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British Airways to suspend UK repatriation flights – latest on travel from Middle East

BA cancels more Middle East flights until 28 March, following Iranian strikes across the region in retaliation to US and Israeli bombardment.

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Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

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Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal

Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

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Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn

Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

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Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80

Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

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Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

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Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs

Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

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Heating oil costs ‘worrying’ for rural residents

The price of heating oil has risen amid the Middle East conflict, hitting many in rural areas.

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