How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills
From petrol prices to mortgage rates, the US-Israel war with Iran has already had an impact on people's finances in the UK.
Funds available to help with back-to-school costs
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Bitcoin rallies after Japan rate increase with XLM, INJ, UNI advancing
Bitcoin climbed above $66,500 after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, lifting the token about 1.5% in 24 hours.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
Ministers have objected to Thames Water's proposed rescue deal, moving the UK's largest water company closer to public ownership.
XRP gives back gains after 10% rally as traders take profit near $1.25
XRP finally broke through the $1.20 level that had capped rallies for weeks, but buyers couldn't keep control of the move.
Profit-taking across bitcoin, ether, solana as traders wait on the Iran signing
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Tether Gold now has a dedicated options market on Bybit
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Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year high after a surge in global energy prices.
Bitcoin rises after Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to a 31-year high
The decision hit the wires around 3:19 UTC on June 16. The BOJ lifted its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1% from 0.75%, the highest level since 1995. The move aligned with market expectations but included hawkish hin…
Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995
Japan's central bank has increased its main interest rate to a new 31-year-high after a surge in global energy prices.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
One of the most valuable assets owned by Lancaster University is stored in beer kegs.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
One of the most valuable assets owned by Lancaster University is stored in beer kegs.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
One of the most valuable assets owned by Lancaster University is stored in beer kegs.
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
SpaceX raised $10bn (£7.5bn) more than initially thought when it sold shares to the public on Friday - bringing in a total of $85.7bn.
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought
SpaceX raised $10bn (£7.5bn) more than initially thought when it sold shares to the public on Friday - bringing in a total of $85.7bn.
Hyperliquid loses Anthropic, OpenAI markets as creator shuts down project
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Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced
Oil prices have fallen and shares risen after the US and Iran said they had agreed a framework deal to end the war, which US President Donald Trump said would see the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.