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Hedge fund manager claimed he groped woman because he was under general anaesthetic, tribunal hears
A former hedge fund manager claimed he groped a colleague's breasts because he was under general anaesthetic, a tribunal has heard.
Pet owners to pay no more than £21 for prescriptions after major investigation
A price cap will be placed on pet prescriptions, the Competition and Markets Authority has announced following a three-year investigation.
UK firms hit as Iran war delivers biggest costs rise in 44 years
UK manufacturers are grappling with the biggest monthly leap in their costs since 1992, according to the first snapshot of the Middle East conflict's effect on the economy.
Chancellor to set out plans to tackle war-driven price hikes
The chancellor is to set out plans to tackle price hikes driven by the war in Iran, which has seen the cost of oil and gas soar.
Further fuel price hikes ahead but supplies 'stable'
There is no end in sight to rising fuel prices but supplies are "stable", according to an industry body.
'If I could tell patients one thing...': GP on salaries, mental health and four ingredients that beat a cold
If you've ever spent your morning commute daydreaming about starting afresh with your career, this feature is for you. Each Monday, we speak to someone from a different profession to discover what it's really like. Today we speak to Dr George Hawche, a GP at the Fulham Medical Centre in west London...
Starmer to chair COBRA meeting over Iran war's impact on the economy, Sky News understands
Sir Keir Starmer is to chair a COBRA meeting today, Sky News understands.
Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter takeover, US jury finds
A US jury has found Elon Musk misled investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's share price in the months leading up to his $44bn (£33bn) takeover of the social media company.
Energy bills to rise hundreds of pounds to three-year high
Average annual energy bills will rise by £332 in July, more than double the previously anticipated increase, due to high oil and gas prices driven by the war in Iran, trusted forecasters predicted.
Households brace for cost of living pain as Iran war drives 'extraordinary' shifts
British households have been told to brace for a surge in inflation and multiple interest rate hikes this year after surging oil and gas prices sparked by Donald Trump's war on Iran.
Passport fees to pass £100 mark for first time
The cost of a standard adult passport will rise to more than £100 for the first time next month.
Interest rate hikes could mean more misery for consumers, as war takes toll on pockets
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket.
Could thousands of students win compensation from universities?
Almost 200,000 students who were at university during the COVID-19 pandemic are seeking financial compensation.
Unemployment remains at highest rate in five years
UK unemployment has remained at the highest rate in five years, new official figures show.
Why UK's new steel tariff is a watershed moment
There is a small fraction of the population for whom the release of the government's new Steel Strategy represents an extraordinarily fascinating, not to mention important, moment. The chances are you are not one of those people.
US central bank predicts inflation rise from Iran war as oil prices surge again
The US central bank has raised its forecast for inflation as the Iran war-linked surge in global energy prices threatens self-inflicted damage on the world's largest economy.
Government prepares to sue Abramovich after he missed deadline to release £2.5bn from Chelsea sale
Sanctioned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been put on notice that legal action is coming from the UK government after failing "to do the right thing" and release the £2.5bn from the club's sale to help Ukraine.
Naval escorts could make tankers a target, UN warns
Naval escorts will not guarantee safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and could even present a target for Iran as it attempts to leverage control of the vital shipping lane, the head of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has warned.
Why North Sea drilling could supply much more UK energy than previously thought
It is easy to forget that not all that long ago, Britain was one of the world's biggest oil producers.
How 'cruel' friendship fraudsters are scamming older people
Older and vulnerable people are being targeted by "cruel" friendship fraudsters online, one of the UK's biggest banks has warned.
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