Kate Alessi, Google’s UK and Ireland boss, said the firm’s YouTube arm is working to make it as ‘safe as possible’ with new features for young users.

The cost of crude lifted more than 3% to 117 US dollars a barrel at one stage in Monday morning trading.

The Competition and Markets Authority said it had launched probes into practices by Autotrader, Feefo, Dignity, Just Eat and Pasta Evangelists.

The ONS confirmed unrevised growth of 0.1% between October and December, which followed growth of 0.1% in the previous three months.

The firm behind Boohoo and Debenhams now expects 2025-26 underlying earnings to rise by 36% and for further double-digit growth in the year ahead.

Barclays spending data showed that spending at the fuel pumps jumped 10.9% in the week after the war first started.

The CMA said reviews are used by 90% of consumers when they buy online.

Alan Taylor said the current energy price shock and impact on inflation and growth would require a ‘full effort’ from Bank policymakers.

The high street chain said if the conflict lasts beyond three months, it would probably need to pass on higher costs by raising prices.

Alex Baldock revealed plans to move on to a ‘new opportunity’ and take on an external role.

April is traditionally a major month for companies to roll off fixed rates.

The takeaway delivery giant said social media trends have been key to driving the most popular choices in recent years.

Brent crude fell back below 100 US dollars a barrel, down 6% at 98.23 dollars in morning trading on Wednesday, while UK natural gas prices tumbled 8%.

Paco Iglesias will take on the job on April 1, with executive chairman Phil White reverting to non-executive chair from October 1.

The Bank of England’s chief economist said he sees mounting risks to inflation from the energy shock caused by the Iran conflict.

The builder cautioned over risks to the market from the Middle East conflict as mortgage rates have already begun to rise.

The fintech secured the long-awaited all-clear earlier this month to become a fully fledged bank in the UK.

The soft drinks and mixers firm reported underlying earnings of £42.4 million for 2025, down from £50.7 million in 2024.

Brent crude swiftly fell as much as 10% after President Donald Trump said the US would pause strikes for five days.

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