Airlines among companies using fuel surcharges to cover surge in costs, UK survey shows
By Alex Daniel

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra materials costs

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/airlines-and-companies-using-fuel-surcharges-to-cover-surge-in-costs-uk-survey-shows

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New threat to Labour spending plans as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
By Heather Stewart and Alex Daniel

Inflation fears fuelled by Iran war and renewed uncertainty over Starmer’s leadership prompt bond sell-off

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/05/uk-borrowing-costs-bond-yields-gilts-rachel-reeves

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Four in five Britons worried Iran war will make food more expensive, poll finds
By Alex Daniel

Shoppers concerned about effect of Middle East conflict, as UK retailers say government running out of time to cut costs

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/06/iran-war-food-prices-expensive-inflation-poll

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