Global markets are slumping and oil prices soared to levels not seen in more than a year as Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks, including a drone strike on the U.S.

Spring Forecast 2026 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Mr Speaker this government has the right economic plan for our country……a plan ...

All eyes are on Nvidia's fourth quarter results, due after the closing bell on Wednesday, as AI concerns continue to grip markets.

The US consulate in Dhahran - where Saudi oil giant Aramco is based - urges people to shelter. Elsewhere, the UK deploys "a significant level of defensive capability" to Cyprus.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Tuesday that the ⁠war ​launched by the US and Israel ​against ​Iran could ⁠prompt not only Iran ‌but also its Arab neighbours to seek to acquire ⁠nuclear ...