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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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‘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.

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Heating oil prices reached record high in NI

Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.

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Apple says iPhone 17 ‘most popular ever’ as sales soar

The record results come as boss Tim Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm.

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Trump to remove 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.

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Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

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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.

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Mortgages, jobs and energy bills – how the Iran war will affect your money

The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

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