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People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Marc Ashdown - Business correspondent; Nick Edser - Business reporter Mon, 19 October 2026 at 12:22 am UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched. Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
People playing loud music on buses could face £100 fine
Passengers who play loud music on buses in England could be fined up to £100 under an attempt by the government to crack down on antisocial behaviour. The measures also seek to tackle littering, vaping and threatening behaviour to help improve journeys on all forms of public transport. Offenders on buses could be issued with the fines under new powers for local authorities. A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is also being launched.
Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
A review is being launched into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, and could lead to a reform of the system. The Treasury says business rates expert Jerry Schurder will lead the review into rate valuations and report back in March 2027, with the government calling for the views of landlords, hoteliers and business owners to feed in to the process.
Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated
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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Virgin's plans to run rail services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam have moved closer after it was granted track access by the UK regulator. The company has been given approval to run up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunnel by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), with the agreement running from 1 October 2030 to 31 December 2040.
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Follow Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services Nick Edser - Business reporter Mon, August 17, 2026 at 5:49 AM EDT Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services Virgin's plans to run rail services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam have moved closer after it was granted track access by the UK regulator.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
Nick Edser - Business reporter The price of oil sank more than 9% on Monday on hopes that a pause in attacks between US and Iran could help lead to a resolution to the conflict. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, dipped below $88 a barrel, marking a sharp turnaround from last week when it had risen above $100.
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The price of oil sank more than 9% on Monday on hopes that a pause in attacks between US and Iran could help lead to a resolution to the conflict. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, dipped below $88 a barrel, marking a sharp turnaround from last week when it had risen above $100.
UK government borrowing falls in June
The UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new prime minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for households. Borrowing - the difference between spending and income from taxes - was £16bn last month, £7.9bn lower than at the same point last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
UK government borrowing falls in June
The UK government borrowed slightly less than expected in June, according to official figures published as new prime minister Andy Burnham began setting out measures to cut living costs for households. Borrowing - the difference between spending and income from taxes - was £16bn last month, £7.9bn lower than June last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
UK economy returns to growth in May
Nick Edser - Business reporter The UK's economy grew by 0.1% in May, the latest official data has shown. The modest increase was driven by growth in the UK's service sector, but offset by falls in the production and construction sectors, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It comes after the economy had contracted slightly in April as the US-Israel war with Iran began to have an impact on businesses.
UK economy returns to growth in May
The UK's economy grew by 0.1% in May, the latest official data has shown. The modest increase was driven by growth in the UK's service sector, but offset by falls in the production and construction sectors, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It comes after the economy had contracted slightly in April as the US-Israel war with Iran began to have an impact on businesses. In the three months to May, the ONS said the economy grew by 0.7% compared with the previous three month period.
UK economy returns to growth in May
The UK's economy returned to growth in May after having shrunk in the previous month, the latest official data has shown. The economy expanded by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, driven by growth in the UK's service sector, although this was offset by falls in the production and construction sectors. It comes after the economy had contracted slightly in April as the US-Israel war with Iran began to have an impact on businesses.
EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in
No-frills airline EasyJet says it has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management - just days after it had accepted an offer from a rival suitor. The Luton-based carrier said Apollo's offer delivered "a superior outcome" to investors than the previous bid from US investment firm Castlelake that EasyJet had also agreed to in principle at the weekend.
Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid
Lots of commuters walking along a pavement with their backs to the camera. Office buildings can be seen in the background UK borrowing last month hit the highest total for April since the Covid pandemic in 2020, highlighting the challenges facing the government. Public sector borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month, official figures showed, which was up £4.9bn from a year earlier and higher than expected.
Szef EasyJet: letnie loty nie ucierpią z powodu niedoborów paliwa lotniczego
Kenton Jarvis powiedział BBC, że podróżni nie powinni wpadać w panikę, ponieważ linia nie odnotowała problemów z dostawami paliwa, dodając, że można rezerwować loty bez obaw. Konflikt na Bliskim Wschodzie doprowadził do faktycznej blokady kluczowej cieśniny Ormuz — zwykle ważnego szlaku transportu paliwa lotniczego do Europy — co przyczyniło się do niemal podwojenia cen paliwa.
Government borrowing higher than expected in April
[Getty Images] The UK government borrowed more than expected in April, according to the latest official figures. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month, £4.9bn higher than at the same point last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The figure was also higher than the £20.9bn that had been predicted by the government's independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).
EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies
[Reuters] The boss of EasyJet has said holidaymakers should not panic over whether flights will be affected by jet fuel supplies this summer. Kenton Jarvis told the BBC the airline had seen no issues with fuel supplies and that travellers could book with confidence. The Iran war has led to the effective blockade of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway, normally a key route for Europe's jet fuel, and this has led to near doubling in fuel prices.
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
Peter Hoskins; Shanaz Musafer; Nick Edser - Business reporters Mon 18 May 2026 at 8:29 pm UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. [Hindustan Times via Getty Images] The price of oil slumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states. The global benchmark Brent crude sank from $112 (£83) to $109 after Trump made the comments on Truth Social.
Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
A shell branded petrol tanker with a woman wearing a white safety hat and hi-viz vest standing next to it Profits at oil giant Shell have risen in the first three months of the year following the sharp increase in oil prices since the beginning of the Iran war. Shell reported profits of $6.92bn (£5.1bn) for the first quarter, which was higher than analysts had expected and up from $5.58bn in the same period a year earlier.
Por qué Emiratos Árabes Unidos abandona el poderoso cartel petrolero de la OPEP y qué consecuencias puede tener
Algunos expertos han calificado la decisión como "el principio del fin" de la alianza petrolera. [AFP via Getty Images] Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) abandonará en mayo el grupo de grandes naciones exportadoras de petróleo OPEP, tras casi 60 años de membresía. El país anunció este martes que su decisión le ayudaría a satisfacer la creciente demanda mundial de energía a largo plazo, luego de haber realizado inversiones recientes para aumentar su capacidad de producción.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting the Opec and Opec+ groups of major oil producing nations next month after nearly 60 years of membership. The UAE said its decision would help it meet growing global energy demand in the long term after recent investments to boost its production capacity. It is seen as a blow to the cartel, with one analyst describing the exit as "the beginning of the end of Opec".
Emiratos Árabes Unidos abandonará el poderoso cartel petrolero de la OPEP Original
Fuente de la imagen, AFP via Getty Images Pie de foto, Algunos expertos han calificado la decisión como "el principio del fin" de la alianza petrolera. Información del artículo Autor, Nick Edser y Autor, Archie Mitchell Título del autor, Periodistas de Negocios 19 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 5 min Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU) abandonará el próximo mes el grupo de grandes naciones exportadoras de petróleo OPEP, tras casi 60 años.
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[Getty Images] BP's profits for the first three months of the year have more than doubled following a surge in oil prices since the beginning of the Iran war. In its first results since the conflict broke out, the energy giant reported profits of $3.2bn (£2.4bn) between January and March after an "exceptional" performance in its oil trading business. The figure was higher than analysts had expected and far ahead of income in the same period last year which reached $1.38bn.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec
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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
[Getty Images] BP's profits for the first three months of the year have more than doubled following a surge in oil prices since the beginning of the Iran war. In its first results since the conflict broke out, the energy giant reported profits of $3.2bn (£2.4bn) between January and March after an "exceptional" performance in its trading division. The figure was higher than analysts had expected and more than double the $1.38bn it reported in the same period last year.
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook
[Getty Images] Annual UK government borrowing has fallen to a three-year low, but analysts do not expect the improvement to last because of the impact of the Iran war. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, fell £19.8bn to £132bn in the year to March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, the lowest since 2022-23. The total was slightly below the £132.7bn that had been predicted by the government's independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Petrol drips out of a fuel hose at a petrol station in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, western France, on 15 April, 2026. Global oil prices have jumped after US President Donald Trump said its navy had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil price jumped over 6% to around $96 (£71) a barrel, reversing the slump on Friday when Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely open" to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire.
Oil prices jump after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Global oil prices have jumped after US President Donald Trump said its navy had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. The Brent crude benchmark oil price jumped 5% to around $95 (£70) a barrel, reversing the slump on Friday when Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” to commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire. On Saturday, Iran said it was closing the strait again and that any ship that approached it would be targeted.
Giá dầu tăng cùng lo ngại về thỏa thuận ngừng bắn giữa Mỹ và Iran
Nguồn hình ảnh, Shutterstock Tác giả, Osmond Chia, và Tác giả, Nick Edser, Vai trò, Phóng viên kinh doanh 4 phút trước Thời gian đọc: 5 phút Giá dầu toàn cầu đã tăng trở lại khi lo ngại ngày càng tăng về việc liệu thỏa thuận ngừng bắn mong manh giữa Mỹ và Iran có được duy trì hay không, sau khi Israel tiến hành một loạt cuộc không kích vào Lebanon.
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
Faarea Masud; Nick Edser - Business reporters The global benchmark brent crude oil price has hit $119 (£90) per barrel, close to its highest since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran. Responding to the US-Israel air strikes which began on 28 February, Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for ships carrying oil. Wholesale oil prices have surged since and car fuel prices have jumped to their highest in years.
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
Nick Edser - Business reporter The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said. The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month. However, Nationwide said the surge in energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict was a "significant shock to the global economy, clouding the outlook".
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says
[Getty Images] The UK's housing market is likely to soften as households face rising mortgage and energy costs due to the impact of the Iran war, Nationwide has said. The bank's comments came as it reported a jump in house prices for March, up by 0.9%, saying the market "had regained momentum" during the month. However, Nationwide said the surge in energy prices sparked by the Middle East conflict was a "significant shock to the global economy, clouding the outlook".
Petróleo a US$ 150 desencadeará recessão global, diz CEO da BlackRock à BBC
Se o preço do petróleo atingir US$ 150 por barril, isso desencadeará uma recessão global, afirmou à BBC o CEO da gigante financeira americana BlackRock. Larry Fink, que lidera a maior gestora de ativos do mundo, disse que, se o Irã "continuar sendo uma ameaça" e os preços do petróleo permanecerem altos, isso terá "implicações profundas" para a economia global.
Petróleo a US$ 150 desencadeará recessão global, diz CEO da BlackRock à BBC
Crédito, Reuters Article Information Author, Simon Jack, Role, Editor de Negócios e Author, Nick Edser, Role, Repórter de Negócios Há 21 minutos Tempo de leitura: 5 min Se o preço do petróleo atingir US$ 150 por barril, isso desencadeará uma recessão global, afirmou à BBC o CEO da gigante financeira americana BlackRock.
Petróleo a US$ 150 desencadeará recessão global, diz CEO da BlackRock à BBC
Larry Fink discursando durante um evento Se o preço do petróleo atingir US$ 150 por barril, isso desencadeará uma recessão global, afirmou à BBC o CEO da gigante financeira americana BlackRock. Larry Fink, que lidera a maior gestora de ativos do mundo, disse que, se o Irã "continuar sendo uma ameaça" e os preços do petróleo permanecerem altos, isso terá "implicações profundas" para a economia global.
'Giá dầu lên 150 USD/thùng sẽ gây ra suy thoái kinh tế toàn cầu'
Tác giả, Simon Jack, Vai trò, Biên tập viên Kinh tế và Tác giả, Nick Edser, Vai trò, Phóng viên Kinh tế 7 phút trước Thời gian đọc: 7 phút Nếu giá dầu đạt mức 150 USD một thùng, điều này sẽ gây ra suy thoái kinh tế toàn cầu, sếp của BlackRock, một tập đoàn tài chính khổng lồ của Mỹ, nói với BBC. Ông Larry Fink, lãnh đạo công ty quản lý tài sản lớn nhất thế giới, cho biết nếu Iran "vẫn là mối đe dọa" và giá dầu duy trì ở mức cao, sẽ có "những tác động sâu rộng" đối với kinh tế thế giới.
Oil at $150 will trigger global recession, says boss of financial giant BlackRock
Simon Jack - Business editor; Nick Edser - Business reporter If the price of oil hits $150 a barrel it will trigger a global recession, the boss of US financial giant BlackRock has told the BBC. Larry Fink, who leads the world's largest asset manager, said if Iran "remains a threat" and oil prices stay high it will have "profound implications" for the world economy.
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
A tabby Maine Coone kitten being held by a female vet in turquise scrubs wearing a stethoscope Written prescription fees from vets will be capped at £21 and practices will have to publish price lists for services, the UK's competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also said a price comparison website would be introduced to help boost competition and drive down prices faced by consumers.
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
Nick Edser - Business reporter Tue, March 24, 2026 at 7:36 a.m. UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Written prescription fees from the vets will be capped at £21 and vets will have to publish price lists for services, the UK's competition watchdog has said. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) also said a price comparison website would be introduced to help boost competition and drive down prices faced by consumers.
Vet prescription fees to be capped at £21
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Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years
A woman wearing a grey hard hat and hi vis writes on a plan while on the phone with her laptop open next to her with a buolding site in the background Pay has grown at its slowest rate in more than five years, according to the latest official figures. Earnings - excluding bonuses - grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, down from the previous figure of 4.2%.
Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
Nick Edser - Business reporter Mon, 16 March 2026 at 9:38 pm UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Vulnerable" households who have been hit by a sharp increase in the price of heating oil will get help from a £53m support package, the prime minister has said. Support will be "targeted" to help low-income households in rural communities, Sir Keir Starmer said, although local councils will decide who qualifies and how the money is distributed.
PM to set out support plan for heating oil costs
[Getty Images] Plans to support households who have faced a sharp rise in the cost of heating oil are to be set out by the government. The price of heating oil has spiked since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran, as the cost of crude oil has jumped above $100 (£75) a barrel - it was $71 a barrel before the conflict began. At the weekend, Chancellor Rachel Reeves told the Times she had "found the money" to help.
Starmer to set out support plan for heating oil costs
Britain will not rejoin EU or set up customs union, Starmer’s top negotiator warns The minister tasked with resetting the UK’s relationship with Brussels has ruled out a customs union with the bloc – and said he does not believe …
Oil and gas prices fall afta Trump say war dey 'veri complete', Dangote Refinery cut petrol and diesel prices Original
Wia dis foto come from, FAWAZ OYEDEJI/AFP via Getty Images Article Information Author, Peter Hoskins, and Author, Nick Edser, Role, Business reporters 10 March 2026, 19:58 WAT New Informate 9 minutes wey don pass Read am in 6 mins Oil and gas prices fall sharply on Tuesday afta US President Donald Trump tok say di war for Iran dey "veri complete, pretty much".
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