Oil prices plunge after Trump suggests Iran war could end soon
Earlier in the day, a stark warning from President Trump had initially cast a shadow over energy security. In a pointed social media post, he threatened severe retaliation should Iran…
Why the price of oil matters more than you might think.
The profound and far-reaching impact of the hypothetical war between the US and Israel in Iran is beginning to resonate across the globe, reaching homes and industries irrespective of geographic…
Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
The conflict, which has raised fears of prolonged disruptions to critical oil supplies from the Middle East, saw the global oil price surge to nearly $120 a barrel on Monday.…
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The core of the dispute stems from Anthropic’s steadfast refusal to grant the military unfettered access to its sophisticated AI tools, specifically its flagship large language model, Claude. This stance…
Rural households struggle with rising oil prices during Iran war
The conflict, which has seen reports of the US and Israel engaging in attacks on Iran earlier this month, has destabilized a crucial region for global energy supply. Iran’s swift…
Cambridgeshire council considers extending food voucher scheme
The proposed extension of financial support is detailed in papers presented to the authority’s Children and Young People Committee meeting, where a formal approval is anticipated. These documents outline a…
G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink.
Leading industrialised nations, comprising the Group of Seven (G7), are poised to convene an urgent meeting on Monday to address the alarming surge in global oil prices. This critical gathering…
There’s an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?
Up until late on Thursday, the burgeoning crisis in global oil markets appeared to be more of an unfortunate bump in the road than an imminent, full-blown energy shock. The…
Holiday hunger: Why money for cash-strapped parents is back on the menu.
For countless pupils across Northern Ireland, the arrival of school holidays, rather than a time of carefree enjoyment, often signals a period of profound "food insecurity," a stark reality underscored…
Home heating oil: ‘Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil’.
Across Northern Ireland, a deepening energy crisis is gripping households, with the dramatic surge in home heating oil prices pushing many to the brink of financial despair. What began as…
















