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Shell’s profits for the second quarter of the year have more than doubled after the Iran war pushed up oil prices. The oil giant posted profits of $9.84bn (£7.37bn) for the April-to-June period, up from $4.26bn at the same point last year. The price of crude has risen since the outbreak of the US-Israel war…
Even if Iran war ends now farmers costs will have to be passed on
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US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall
Inflation in the US eased last month as the cost of energy and filling up at the pumps fell, official figures show. Prices rose 3.5% in the year to June, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), down from 4.2% recorded in May. Gasoline prices decreased 9.7% last month, but are still much more…
Chip shops sell cheap catfish as traditional fish and chips
Steven Booth, 41, who was waiting in Crook’s chippy to buy his lunch, said: “My wife is from Thailand and over there catfish is often on the menu, it’s fantastic and I’m up for trying it, but it’s incredibly important you are told what you’re eating.”
Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
Rachel ClunBusiness reporter Getty Images People buying cryptocurrency in the UK now need to share their account details or face penalties, in changes that came into effect on 1 January. The move by the UK’s tax body is designed to ensure they pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto, including capital gains tax….
