McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past'
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The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
I was left with an £8,000 vet bill when my insurer cancelled my pet policy
Thousands of people have got in touch with BBC Your Voice over concerns about rising pet insurance costs and poor cover.
From Epstein to sock puppets: Key takeaways from Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh denied making a deal with Donald Trump on interest rates and said he wanted regime change at the central bank.
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Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire
Brent crude sinks 10% after Iran says the key waterway is completely open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
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The company's claim the AI tool can outperform humans at some hacking and cyber-security tasks has sparked fears in the financial world.
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Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
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Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer".
US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
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