US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Jun 18, 2026 Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal? Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz. See more
US news May 10, 2026 Rubio insists US is ‘very fortunate’ as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 US secretary of state says US is better off than other countries hit by disruption in oil supplies‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US readers on to... Rubio insists US is ‘very fortunate’ as Iran war pushes gas price near $4.50 US secretary of state says US is better off than other countries hit by disruption in oil supplies‘A dollar or two increase is devastating’: US readers on to... Share
UK cost of living crisis May 10, 2026 Four in five Britons worried Iran war will make food more expensive, poll finds Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costsFour in five people are worried that... Four in five Britons worried Iran war will make food more expensive, poll finds Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costsFour in five people are worried that... Share
Debt relief May 10, 2026 Cut borrowing costs for poorer countries to free up $900bn for development – report G77 nations spend $8tn a year servicing debts, but analysis shows how comprehensive relief could benefit social spendingCutting debt servicing costs for the... Cut borrowing costs for poorer countries to free up $900bn for development – report G77 nations spend $8tn a year servicing debts, but analysis shows how comprehensive relief could benefit social spendingCutting debt servicing costs for the... Share
Inflation May 10, 2026 Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costsOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘pr... Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costsOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘pr... Share
Retail industry May 10, 2026 Up to 150 former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk Modella Capital, which rebranded shops as TG Jones, unveils radical restructuring plan, including rent holidaysUp to 150 former WH Smith stores are likely to... Up to 150 former WH Smith stores face closure, putting thousands of jobs at risk Modella Capital, which rebranded shops as TG Jones, unveils radical restructuring plan, including rent holidaysUp to 150 former WH Smith stores are likely to... Share
Oil May 10, 2026 Oil prices fall as Trump says strait of Hormuz ‘open to all’ if Iran accepts deal US president says war will end if Tehran agrees to deal, but that ‘bombing starts’ again if it does notOil prices fell and stock markets rose as Donald Trump... Oil prices fall as Trump says strait of Hormuz ‘open to all’ if Iran accepts deal US president says war will end if Tehran agrees to deal, but that ‘bombing starts’ again if it does notOil prices fell and stock markets rose as Donald Trump... Share
Supply chain crisis May 10, 2026 Fertiliser shortages to have dramatic effect on food prices, says Duke of Westminster’s firm Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have dr... Fertiliser shortages to have dramatic effect on food prices, says Duke of Westminster’s firm Powerful property and farming firm Grosvenor Group says knock-on effect of Iran war could arrive next yearFertiliser shortages caused by the Iran war have dr... Share
Trump tariffs May 10, 2026 Trump walks back threat to rip up part of EU trade deal but tells bloc to ratify by 4 July US president expresses impatience at speed of EU’s implementation and warns of ‘much higher’ tariffsUS trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffsBu... Trump walks back threat to rip up part of EU trade deal but tells bloc to ratify by 4 July US president expresses impatience at speed of EU’s implementation and warns of ‘much higher’ tariffsUS trade court rules against Trump’s 10% global tariffsBu... Share
US unemployment and employment data May 10, 2026 US added 115,000 jobs in April in surprise gain amid Iran war uncertainty Unemployment remained steady at 4.3% as the US-Israel war on Iran continues to rattle the American economyUS employers added 115,000 jobs in April and the un... US added 115,000 jobs in April in surprise gain amid Iran war uncertainty Unemployment remained steady at 4.3% as the US-Israel war on Iran continues to rattle the American economyUS employers added 115,000 jobs in April and the un... Share
Economics May 10, 2026 UK borrowing costs fall and pound rises after Starmer says he will stay as PM Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rivalUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Fr... UK borrowing costs fall and pound rises after Starmer says he will stay as PM Bond yields drop as market fears ease that Labour leader will be replaced by a more leftwing rivalUK government borrowing costs fell and the pound rose on Fr... Share
Business May 10, 2026 US consumer confidence hits record low as Americans fret about rising prices; jobs report beats forecasts – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK bond prices have now rallied, after Keir Starmer pledged not to resign and analysts suggested La... US consumer confidence hits record low as Americans fret about rising prices; jobs report beats forecasts – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK bond prices have now rallied, after Keir Starmer pledged not to resign and analysts suggested La... Share
US midterm elections 2026 May 10, 2026 With Trump’s low approval rating and Republicans’ ‘self-destruction’, can Democrats take the Senate? Even with the Iran war weighing Trump’s party down, Democrats face a challenge turning the upper chamber blueThe county of Louisa in eastern Iowa is so rural... With Trump’s low approval rating and Republicans’ ‘self-destruction’, can Democrats take the Senate? Even with the Iran war weighing Trump’s party down, Democrats face a challenge turning the upper chamber blueThe county of Louisa in eastern Iowa is so rural... Share
