Economy

Centuries-old pottery firm Denby set to call in administrators

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Centuries-old pottery firm Denby set to call in administrators

Almost 600 jobs could go amid higher cost of gas and labour and softening consumer demand

5 months ago

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Behind on credit card debt in retirement? Here's what actually happens next.

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Behind on credit card debt in retirement? Here's what actually happens next.

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5 months ago

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Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022

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Gas in U.S. hits $4 a gallon for first time since August 2022

Updated on: March 31, 2026 / 11:37 AM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer

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Energy bills in Great Britain forecast to hit almost £2,000 a year this summer

Consumers brace for ‘awful April’ and Iran war cost hikes, which have pushed UK’s gas market past three-year highs

5 months ago

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Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in consumer products

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Unilever’s $16 billion move shows a shift is happening in consumer products

The tie-up between Unilever and McCormick highlights a shift in strategy among consumer goods companies that prioritizes dominating specific categories

5 months ago

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Steel bosses warn ‘back door’ loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures

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Steel bosses warn ‘back door’ loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures

New measures will protect Tata and British Steel but allow foreign pre-made parts into the UK, say industry bosses

5 months ago

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Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now

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Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now

The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.

5 months ago

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Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

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Stocks, bonds and commodities: How global markets have traded the Iran war

Assets across the board have been turbulent in the month since the war began.

5 months ago

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 31, 2026?

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What are today's mortgage interest rates: March 31, 2026?

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5 months ago

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McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion

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McCormick buys Unilever's food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion

McCormick will pay a combination of cash and equity to expand further into condiments and spreads.

5 months ago

economy

One European equity market stands out after bruising March sell-off, says UBS

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One European equity market stands out after bruising March sell-off, says UBS

The fallout from the ongoing war with Iran left its mark on every European equity market through March, though some have fared worse than others.

5 months ago

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JPMorgan Chase unveils "American Dream" initiative focused on small businesses

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JPMorgan Chase unveils "American Dream" initiative focused on small businesses

Updated on: March 31, 2026 / 7:15 AM EDT / CBS News

5 months ago

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