Fertiliser boss says war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
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‘There were letters I didn’t want to open’: Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
Heating oil prices reached record high in NI
Data suggests prices peaked on 8 April when 500 litres cost an average of £627.
Apple hails ‘extraordinary’ iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out
Cook is preparing to bow out after 15 years at the helm and hand over to John Ternus.
Officials suspended over fake AI sources in government policy
The Department of Communication and Digital Technology (DCDT) and the Department of Home Affairs have suspended four officials over an ongoing snafu involving AI-generated sources in government policy.
Faisal Islam: The wide field of uncertainties facing the UK
The Bank tries to manage expectations over what outcomes are plausible if the Middle East conflict lasts several months.
Huge win for anyone who owns property in Cape Town
The Western Cape High Court has struck down the City of Cape Town’s controversial rates and taxes tied to property value instead of consumption.
Extra public holiday on the cards in South Africa – with a date confirmed
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the official date for the 2026 local government elections.
Big changes on the cards for salary negotiations in South Africa
A new Private Members’ Bill is coming to Parliament, looking to stop employers from using past salaries to determine pay for new hires.