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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
August 19, 2026World Cup's best matches, moments, goals & players so far - ranked
After two rounds of fixtures, BBC Sport ranks the best matches, moments, players and goals of the World Cup so far.
June 24, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries - Reuters
Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
June 10, 2026Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave - Reuters
Morning Bid: Fortune really had better favour the brave Reuters
June 9, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound Reuters
June 8, 2026US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports - Reuters
US considers buying Chagos Islands, Telegraph reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
June 5, 2026Heathrow sees passenger dip amid Iran conflict
The west London airport said 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in April.
May 11, 2026US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters
April 11, 2026Wall St Week Ahead: US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks - Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead: US earnings season set to test war-rattled stocks Reuters
April 10, 2026Trump's blunt attack on former allies exposes splintered MAGA coalition
His criticism of four conservative commentators who have spoken out against the Iran war highlights the tension in his base.
April 10, 2026US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
April 10, 2026White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
April 10, 2026US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed - Reuters
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Reuters
April 10, 2026Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment Reuters
April 9, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge - Reuters
Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge Reuters
April 9, 2026Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms - Reuters
Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms Reuters
April 7, 2026Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats - Reuters
Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats Reuters
April 6, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher - Reuters
JPMorgan's Dimon warns Iran war may drive inflation and interest rates higher Reuters
April 6, 2026India court turns down request to pause Adani’s real estate, F1 track deal - Reuters
India court turns down request to pause Adani’s real estate, F1 track deal Reuters
April 6, 2026Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images - Reuters
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images Reuters
April 5, 2026Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran - reuters.com
Gold prices slump as Trump threatens more attacks on Iran reuters.com
April 2, 2026Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports - Reuters
Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports Reuters
April 1, 2026China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
April 1, 2026Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.
March 31, 2026Delaware judge accused of bias reassigns Musk cases - Reuters
Delaware judge accused of bias reassigns Musk cases Reuters
March 30, 2026Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook - Reuters
Wall Street indexes end mostly lower as investors weigh Middle East conflict outlook Reuters
March 30, 2026Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies - Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
March 30, 2026Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 - Reuters
Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 Reuters
March 30, 2026Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment - Reuters
Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment Reuters
March 30, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: a tango in five charts
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
March 28, 2026Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war
President Donald Trump says the US needs "vast amounts of ammunition" as the world is "very volatile."
March 19, 2026Exclusive: Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don't like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Exclusive: Americans believe Trump will send troops into Iran, and don't like the idea, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
March 19, 2026Former counter-terrorism head investigated by FBI over alleged leaks
The former counter-terrorism head resigned on Tuesday over the war with Iran, saying the country posed "no imminent threat" to the US.
March 19, 2026The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
March 18, 2026Venezuelans in Miami and Caracas celebrate historic WBC victory over USA
Venezuela won its first-ever World Baseball Classic title, defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship game.
March 18, 2026US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran - Reuters
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran Reuters
March 17, 2026AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse'
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
March 17, 2026'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
March 15, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.
March 15, 2026Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran.
March 14, 2026Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
March 13, 2026Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
March 12, 2026US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters
US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters
March 12, 2026Stocks dip, Treasury yields jump as oil pushes higher - Reuters
Stocks dip, Treasury yields jump as oil pushes higher Reuters
March 11, 2026Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say Reuters
March 10, 2026Iran not more formidable than thought, top U.S. general says - Reuters
Iran not more formidable than thought, top U.S. general says Reuters
March 10, 2026Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says - Reuters
Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says Reuters
March 10, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says Reuters
March 9, 2026Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.
March 9, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence Reuters
March 8, 2026UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
March 8, 2026As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters
As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
March 7, 2026Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment - Reuters
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment Reuters
March 7, 2026There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
March 7, 2026Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander - Reuters
Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters
US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply Reuters
March 7, 2026'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.
March 7, 2026Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived - Reuters
Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived Reuters
March 6, 2026Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.
March 6, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine - Reuters
Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine Reuters
March 4, 2026What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' - Reuters
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers' Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for midterms - Reuters
Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for midterms Reuters
March 2, 2026FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears - Reuters
FIFA watching Iran developments as World Cup nears Reuters
February 28, 2026Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
February 24, 2026Gold climbs to 3-week high as US tariff ruling stokes uncertainty - Reuters
Gold climbs to 3-week high as US tariff ruling stokes uncertainty Reuters
February 23, 2026Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters
Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters
February 23, 2026Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty - Reuters
Oil drops amid Iran nuclear talks, US tariff uncertainty Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
February 20, 2026