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NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) faces claims totaling hundreds of millions in compensation due to management failures affecting bereaved families' access to funds.

March 26, 20262 min
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CO2 plant to reopen in Iran war contingency plan

The UK government is set to invest £100m to reopen a shuttered CO2 plant in response to supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran.

March 26, 20262 min
CO2 productionUK governmentIran war

U.S. farmers worry about fertilizer supply due to war with Iran

The ongoing war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike in fertilizer just as U.S. farmers are getting ready to plant their crops, raising concerns about supply shortages.

March 26, 20262 min
IranfertilizerU.S. farmers

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

The ongoing Middle East conflict is dramatically affecting global aviation, particularly impacting major Gulf hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha. As flight schedules are disrupted and fuel prices rise, the future of the Gulf aviation model faces uncertainty.

March 26, 202612 min
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Iran, the $39 trillion national debt and dedollarization: How Trump exposed America’s Achilles Heel in Hormuz

The article discusses how President Trump’s actions and the $39 trillion national debt highlight vulnerabilities in the U.S. economy and dollar dominance, especially relating to the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

March 26, 20263 min
Irannational debtdedollarization

Octopus boss: We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war

Demand for solar panels has surged by 50% since the onset of the Iran war, according to Octopus Energy's CEO, Greg Jackson.

March 26, 20262 min
solar panelsIran warOctopus Energy

UK inflation rate stays at 3% before Iran war hits oil prices

The UK inflation rate remains at 3% as rising fuel prices impact costs amidst the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.

March 26, 20263 min
UK inflationoil pricesIran war

Why QVC is making such a big bet on TikTok

QVC Group partnered with TikTok to launch live shopping streams as the TV shopping channel seeks to revive its languishing business and adapt to changing consumer habits, with social commerce driving $150 billion in U.S. spending.

March 25, 20263 min
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Why are UK prices still rising?

UK inflation held steady at 3% in February, remaining above the Bank of England's 2% target despite six interest rate cuts since August 2024. The figures were collected before the US-Israel war with Iran, which is expected to accelerate price rises.

March 25, 20265 min
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Meta cutting several hundred jobs across Reality Labs, Facebook and other departments

Meta is laying off several hundred employees across multiple divisions including Facebook, global operations, recruiting, sales and Reality Labs, according to sources familiar with the company's plans.

March 25, 20261 min
MetalayoffsReality Labs

JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says remote work breeds 'rope-a-dope politics' and stunts young workers' growth

Jamie Dimon blasted remote work at the Hill and Valley Forum, warning younger generations that in-person work is essential for career advancement and learning.

March 25, 20264 min
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How soap opera-TikTok hybrids became a billion-dollar business

A new category of mobile apps called "micro dramas" has quietly exploded into a multi-billion dollar business. These short-form, mobile-first scripted shows are designed to be watched vertically on phones, combining soap opera elements with TikTok-style engagement.

March 25, 20261 min
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Wealth doesn't erase your problems—it magnifies them: One serial entrepreneur's brutally honest take on making it

Emily Lyons, founder of multimillion-dollar companies, reveals how success amplified her fears and triggered imposter syndrome rather than providing the relief she expected.

March 25, 20264 min
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Current price of oil as of March 24, 2026

Oil is trading at $102.47 per barrel as of March 24, 2026, representing a significant increase from $73.03 a year ago amid ongoing market volatility driven by supply and demand factors.

March 25, 20264 min
oil pricescommoditiesenergy markets

The youngest-ever female Fortune 500 CEO is reinventing the largest Medicaid insurer amid funding cuts and rising costs

Sarah London, the youngest-ever female CEO to run a Fortune 500 company, leads Centene, America's biggest Medicaid insurer, through federal cuts and regulations by streamlining operations and using AI to manage care for vulnerable populations.

March 25, 20262 min
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Our retirement system gets a C-plus; policymakers have an opportunity to make it A grade

Millions of Americans don't have enough saved for retirement, and with President Trump pointing to Australia's system as a potential blueprint, policymakers have a rare opportunity to reform the U.S. retirement system through targeted fixes to coverage gaps, investment modernization, and income security.

March 25, 20264 min
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How an outsider crept into Eli Lilly's top ranks — and plans to drive its business forward

Jacob Van Naarden has upended the drug giant's cancer pipeline through Lilly's $8 billion acquisition of Loxo Oncology, rising from COO of the biotech to president of Lilly Oncology and head of business development.

March 25, 20262 min
Eli LillyLoxo OncologyJacob Van Naarden

A former Thiel fellow's startup just launched a drone it says can replace police helicopters

Brinc launched its newest 911 response drone this week, as the company seeks to expand its prominence in the public safety industry.

March 25, 20262 min
dronespublic safetypolice technology

UK inflation rate remained at 3% in February

The UK inflation rate stayed at 3% in February, largely in line with expectations, driven mostly by a rise in the price of clothing.

March 25, 20261 min
inflationUK economyONS

AI-powered benefits platform Origin raises $30 million in fresh funding to bring CHROs visibility into benefits usage and spend

London-based startup Origin has secured $30 million in Series A+ funding to help multinational companies manage employee benefits through its AI-powered platform, bringing total funding raised in the past 12 months to over $50 million.

March 25, 20265 min
artificial intelligenceventure capitalHR technology
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