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• Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says

  The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence.

• 'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme

  Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply

• US petrol price tops $4 for first time since 2022

  The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists.

• How will car finance compensation payments work?

  Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

• Millions of drivers mis-sold car finance to receive average £829 in compensation

  The City regulator says 12.1 million mis-sold motor finance deals will be eligible for redress.

• Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?

  Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

• Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar

  It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war.

• What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?

  While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.

• How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: A tango in five charts

  Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

• Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?

  More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.

• Oil rises and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week

  It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.

• Cut taxes on energy bills before giving bailouts, Badenoch says

  The Tory leader refuses to rule out direct payments to households if bills spike but says this would come at a cost.

• Agent begged Epstein to have sex with model, emails show

  Ramsey Elkholy introduced the financier to women as young as 18 in correspondence over almost a decade.

• Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p

  Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.

• Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe

  The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews.

• 'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence

  A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year.

• Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers

  In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid.

• How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones

  The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

• Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president

  The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

• Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply

  Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages.