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Oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have soared on news of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Fears of fuel shortages have been sparked recently as the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz was reduced to a trickle amid threats from Iran, which experts say effectively controls the waterway.

Interest rates on plan 2 and 3 student loans will be capped at 6% for one year from September, the government has announced. 

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The boss of Iceland has offered a job to the man who says he was sacked from Waitrose for tackling a shoplifter.

Several changes that could affect your tax bill took effect as the new financial year began this week.

Employees have a raft of new rights.

Chocolate-flavour bars and smaller packs appear here to stay despite the fall of cocoa costs to a near three-year low and a 20% drop in the sugar price.