Battery electric car registrations totalled 86,120 in March, a jump of 24.2% compared with the same month last year and a new record high.

Experts said doubts about the stability of the deal in the Middle East were showing up in investor sentiment.

The societies announced proposals which would need to be approved by members to go ahead.

The average price of diesel was 190.6p on Wednesday morning, up 33.9% since February 28, the RAC said.

Shares in the lender were up by nearly a fifth on Wednesday morning.

Recent bookings data suggests that trips within the UK have become more popular in light of conflict in the Middle East.

Businesses reported that concerns about the impact of the US-Israel’s war with Iran were putting a dampener on business and consumer spending.

The Hollywood actress, producer and businesswoman said an entrepreneurial mindset came from an early age.

The holiday website said it was having to ‘adapt quickly’ to travellers changing their preferences in light of the conflict.

This is despite the FCA making a number of changes to the scheme, compared to its original proposals set out last year.

The Food and Drink Federation, which represents 12,000 food and drink manufacturers, hiked its inflation forecast in light of the conflict.

The case against the property website has been filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal, and is seeking damages worth around £1.5 billion.

The digital bank said it was making a strategic decision to leave the US, which will result in about 50 job losses.

The Food and Drink Federation hiked its inflation forecast for the year in light of the conflict.

The risk of global volatility slowing recovery in the housing market ‘has now become a reality’, Berkeley said.

It will create a major food giant, combining brands including Unilever’s Hellmann’s and Marmite with McCormick’s French’s mustard and Schwarz.

Lloyds and Barclays shares were up by more than 1% and Close Brothers rising by around 2.5% on Tuesday.

The international financial institution said it was stepping up support, especially to the most vulnerable economies.

The UK chief executive said he hopes any support package on bills will be directed towards those most in need.

A deal is likely to involve merging Unilever’s food business with McCormick for about 15.7 billion dollars (£11.9 billion) of cash upfront.