Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate. Source
Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100 The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills. Source
Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs ‘a first step’ Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut. Source