Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. Read More
India’s lack of widebody aircraft a ‘scandal’, says incoming IndiGo chief
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh. Read More
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets. Read More
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies. Read More
Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump’s Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela. Read More
Trump’s deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy. Read More
Airlines cut flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs. Read More
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed. Read More
India’s high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock
India’s currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war. Read More