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Pete Hegseth’s broker looked to buy defence fund before Iran attack

Morgan Stanley wealth manager approached BlackRock about multimillion-dollar investment for US defence secretary [...]

US petrol prices hit $4 a gallon for first time since 2022

A Kuwaiti oil tanker was hit off Dubai as Iran launched more strikes across the Gulf [...]

‘Pump anxiety’ from soaring fuel prices prompts surge in EV interest

Increased costs since outbreak of Middle East conflict prompt more test drives and advert views [...]

Iran’s hackers go to war

Tehran’s cyber operatives have sought to sow fear and extract intelligence in a series of attacks on Israel and the US [...]

Why do politicians want AI to go faster?

Bullish rhetoric about ‘unleashing’ the technology is badly out of touch with the sensibilities of many voters [...]

The City law firm that found wealth in private capital

Macfarlanes has transcended its roots to become one of London’s most profitable legal partnerships [...]

BlackRock looks at HSBC’s Canary Wharf tower for new London HQ

Asset manager is seeking at least 600,000 sq ft as demand for high-end offices rises [...]

BlackRock to boost investment in NHS property

Asset manager teams up with Greater Manchester Pension Fund for £1bn joint venture as government seeks more private finance [...]

Eurozone inflation jumps to 2.5% in March

Middle East energy shock pushes annual rate past European Central Bank’s 2% target [...]