Oil hits $100 a barrel as Iran war escalates September 9, 2026 Oil prices hit $100 per barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday morning as new strikes in the Middle East sparked fresh concerns for global oil supplies. Brent crude – the international benchmark for oil prices – jumped more than two per cent, hitting $100 per barrel after making consistent gains from the [...]
As it happened: FTSE 100 dives as oil prices surge past $100 in blow to inflation September 9, 2026 Welcome back to City AM’s FTSE 100 liveblog. The UK’s blue-chip index fell on Wednesday as oil prices reared up yet again, reaching six-week highs. Speaking late on Tuesday, Andrew Bailey caused fresh speculation that the Bank of England could hike interest rates when he said that risks to inflation remain “on the upside”. The [...]
Burnham bounce? Business confidence tells a different story September 9, 2026 Labour may be improving in the polls under Andy Burnham, but overall support for the party is still very low. Economic confidence tells a similar story, says Paul Ormerod Both in the opinion polls and in local authority by-elections, there is clear evidence of a “Burnham bounce” for Labour. But in historical terms, support for [...]
Food inflation set to surge next year as Iran war ramps up supply costs September 9, 2026 Food inflation could top six per cent next year as rising fuel prices triggered by the war in Iran ramp up supply chain costs, a top food industry body has warned. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents the UK’s food manufacturers, has urged the government to help the industry keep its costs down, [...]
Bailey warns on inflation risks as Iran war roils UK economy September 8, 2026 Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned inflationary pressures are still buffeting the UK economy and energy prices could rise further next year if the war in Iran continues. Speaking to MPs on Tuesday, the Bank chief said inflation risks were “to the upside” and energy prices “could be higher still” due to the [...]
RFU left waiting on Twickenham gig planning meeting after NIMBY opposition September 8, 2026 England Rugby chiefs are being forced to wait for a crucial planning meeting over the future of events at Allianz Stadium. Hopes had been raised that a meeting to determine whether the Twickenham arena could significantly boost its number of non-sporting events – from three to 15 – would be held in September. But the [...]
EcoOnline Appoints Conor O’Loughlin as CEO September 8, 2026 O’Loughlin brings founder, product and commercial experience spanning startup growth, global SaaS scale and M&A
Why Katie Taylor proves sport produces cultural moments September 8, 2026 Much has been written about Katie Taylor’s extraordinary farewell at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday. It was a fitting finale to a truly remarkable sporting career. From an all-conquering amateur career and Olympic gold medal to a record-breaking professional campaign featuring Madison Square Garden and Netflix, Taylor has cemented herself as an all-time great [...]
Leblon Delienne Joins LEXON at BOW to Expand Its Global Reach September 8, 2026 The French sculpture atelier extends the group’s expertise from everyday design to collectible art
Everbridge 2026 Best in Resilience Study Finds Faster Response Alone Is Not Enough to Build Organizational Resilience September 8, 2026 New research finds nearly two-thirds of organizations remain in the early stages of resilience maturity as gaps between intelligence, response, and continuous improvement limit progress