Economy

Can wage garnishment increase over time?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

Tell us: how are you adjusting your household finances as the Iran war pushes up costs?

We’d like to hear how you’re adapting your expenditure as the cost of living rises amid the conflict in the Middle East

Ryanair’s O’Leary warns European airlines could fail if jet fuel price doesn't fall

Ryanair's boss warned that European airlines could see "real failures" if jet fuel prices remain high, having "mushroomed" since the Iran war began.

I couldn’t stop impulse buying

I spent a month testing anti-consumption strategies, from cash stuffing to ditching Amazon Prime, to find the ones that genuinely cut my spending

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

High fuel prices and passenger delays as result of EU’s EES entry-exit system leading to problems, says trade body

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 28, 2026?

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

Spotify stock plummets after earnings beat expectations as guidance disappoints

The Swedish audiostreamer's soft guidance overshadowed an earnings beat.

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC alliance

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it is exiting OPEC and the broader OPEC+ as of May 1, marking a major loss for the oil-producing bloc as global energy markets remain volatile in light of the Iran war.

United Arab Emirates to leave OPEC May 1, energy chief says still committed to oil price stability

The UAE said it decided leaving OPEC was in its national interest after reviewing its production policy and capacity.

Trump's attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

US generated more power from renewables including solar and wind than gas last month in a first

This is not a stock picker’s market, says head of Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund

Although he touted the fund's strategy against an uncertain backdrop, Nicolai Tangen conceded that "If markets go down, we'll go down too."

Middle East crisis could cost world $1tn while oil firms make ‘obscene’ profit, analysis finds

Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering