Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-03-27
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Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p (BBC Business 2026-03-27 17:06:04)
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says. -
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (BBC Business 2026-03-27 12:51:23)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. -
Petrol price above 150p a litre for first time in nearly two years (BBC Business 2026-03-27 12:36:30)
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says. -
Lloyds bank reveals IT glitch affected almost half a million customers (BBC Business 2026-03-27 11:03:29)
In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, Lloyds apologised and said some compensation had been paid. -
'Ripple of fear' over Iran war hits consumer confidence (BBC Business 2026-03-27 10:45:59)
A key survey indicates growing doubt among shoppers over prospects for the UK economy in the next year. -
Just Eat and Autotrader among firms investigated in fake reviews probe (BBC Business 2026-03-27 09:05:16)
The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews. -
JustEat and Autotrader under investigation in probe into fake reviews (BBC Business 2026-03-27 07:18:19)
The UK's competition watchdog says it is looking at five firms in its investigation into misleading online reviews. -
Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply (BBC Business 2026-03-27 06:32:59)
Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages. -
Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure (BBC Business 2026-03-27 01:25:17)
The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran. -
How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones (BBC Business 2026-03-27 01:25:17)
The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran. -
Judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic (BBC Business 2026-03-27 00:44:24)
A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic’s tools. -
'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump (BBC Business 2026-03-27 00:01:51)
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy. -
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost (BBC Business 2026-03-27 00:01:01)
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.