Trump spurns Iran's peace,
Strait of Hormuz choked with fear—
Oil prices surge high.
Strait of Hormuz choked with fear—
Oil prices surge high.
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
Category: Business
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US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
Jobs in the US rise,
Gas prices climb, wars rage on—
Yet growth holds its ground.The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.
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The companies making billions from the Iran war
Firms rake in the gold,
As Iran’s conflict unfolds,
Stocks on the rise bold.Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.
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Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR returns home,
Government reins take the stage,
Trains bound for control.GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
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The UK is set for a staycation summer – and there are plenty of hidden gems
UK stays on the rise,
Seasoned travelers share gems,
Airbnb shines bright.Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
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US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
US jet fuel accepted,
Europe seeks to ease the strain—
Aviation’s lifeline.An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
Oil prices ascend,
US and Iran trade fire,
Trump claims ceasefire held.US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.
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Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Portugal, Italy
Hold firm on border check rules—
Brits still face the line.Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
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Shell profits rise as Iran war pushes oil prices higher
Shell's profits surge high,
$6.92 billion gain—
Iran's war drives oil.The energy giant reports profits of $6.92bn for the first three months of the year.
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‘We had people come just to see it’: Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
Drones in the UK,
Delivering parcels fast—
A hundred a day.The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.