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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil – and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

Why both partners need to be across a couple’s money

Martin Lewis explains why both partners in a relationship need to know what financial products they hold.

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered.

Ukraine’s war-torn wheatfields being tested for toxic chemicals

Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.

Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?

Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes

British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote

A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

The Aldi-style insurgents who could be about to shake up the vets market

As pet owners complain of rising prices, independent practices want to take on the big chains.

GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East

GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

Spain’s migrants welcome amnesty: ‘It will help us in every way’

Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

Can snacks help you sleep?

Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever

The tech sector has a long history of breaking through privacy boundaries, but it has also created the fences meant to protect us. Firms...

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