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Shell profits soar amid surging oil prices because of Iran war
The oil giant reported a 24% rise in underlying earnings to 6.92 billion US dollars (£5.09 billion).
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Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal
The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped 11% to under 98 dollars a barrel.
Fuel price rises caused by cost of oil rather than retail margins – watchdog
The Competition and Markets Authority said fuel margins have been ‘broadly unchanged’ since the start of the war in the Middle East.
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Man in 20s checks himself into hospital after being stabbed in North London
CCTV cameras captured the assault but no arrests have been made in connection
Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?
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5 HMO applications submitted in Brent including one for 10 people
Properties in Wembley, Neasden, Dollis Hill and Edgware could be converted
Can higher oil prices negate damage to Qatari gas plant for Shell?
The British oil and gas producer will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday.
UK's current terror threat level raised to 'severe' meaning 'attack is highly likely'
Reports have emerged suggesting that the UK's current threat level has increased from substantial to severe.
RECAP after firefighters tackle fire at semi-detached bungalows in Pinner
Major fire ongoing in Pinner affecting two semi-detached bungalows on Ladbrook Close
Let’s talk about death - why these conversations matter
Rhonda Culshaw from St Luke's Hospice, explains why Dying Matters Awareness Week is about breaking the silence and encouraging honest conversations about death, dying and grief.
'Please save it' - historic Victorian pub planned for demolition
The Mason's Arms next to Kensal Green Cemetery could be demolished and rebuilt as flats and a bar if plans get the green light.
Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson sentenced to 14 years for rape and sexual assault
Ross Davidson has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of a series of rapes and sexual assaults against six different women.
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn't count unless they’ve tracked it
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
Wembley plans for new 25-storey care home and co-living apartment block on 'underutilised' car park
The scheme involves redeveloping a car park currently used by the nearby Holiday Inn
£5,000 grant helps HIV positive Londoners feel less isolated
The Food Chain, the UK’s only HIV specialist nutrition charity, has received a £5,000 grant to support its Eating Together service.
Plan to demolish 1800s North London pub to build a brand new one with 26 flats above it
The pub has been closed since 2024
Tesco and Barclays customers urged to check bank statements for new cashback payment
Drivers are being told to check their bank statements for a new payment labelled “Barclays Fuel CB” with money back on fuel.
The London boroughs with the most noise complaints revealed
Data has revealed the London boroughs with the most noise complaints according to research by Cash House Buyers at Sell House Fast.
Lidl reveals 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas where it wants to open new stores
Lidl has revealed a 'wish list' of more than 1,000 areas in the UK where it wants to open new stores - see the full list.
Nearly half of Brits say they’d be more productive if working hours were halved
Nearly half of Brits think they could get just as much done in half the time – as new research reveals Millennials are leading the charge when it comes to using AI and productivity tools in the workplace.