Iran war: Oil prices jump above $100 for first time in four years

Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw both countries pledge to co-operate in…

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan has said he is “gutted” after the 89-year-old bakery chain he part-owns shut down. Coughlans Bakery – which operates a chain of shops across Kent, Surrey, West Sussex and south London – announced it had ceased trading on Tuesday after it went into voluntary liquidation. Ranganathan, best known for his deadpan stage…

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that output at some of its manufacturing sites will resume on Wednesday, as it continues to recover from a serious cyber-attack. Its production lines have been at a standstill since the start of September, following the attack. The phased return of staff will begin at some sites in…