UK Firms Pull Fixed Energy Deals as Iran War Pushes up Prices
UK energy suppliers are rapidly withdrawing fixed‑price tariffs as wholesale gas and oil prices surge amid the US‑Israel conflict with Iran. Uswitch data shows the number of fixed deals fell from 38 on Saturday to 15 by Thursday, while annual price ranges climbed from £1,509‑£1,898 to £1,640‑£2,194. Over 65 tariffs were pulled this week, far exceeding the typical weekly removals, leaving only Octopus, EDF and E.On still offering fixed contracts. The tightening market threatens the effectiveness of the energy price cap if high gas prices persist.
How Do You Modernise Mango Farming?
India produces roughly 23 million tonnes of mangoes annually, yet climate‑driven season shifts and rising input costs are eroding yields. Researchers at ICAR have sequenced the mango genome, accelerating breeding of temperature‑resilient and pest‑tolerant varieties. Farmers like Upendra Singh and Neeti...
US to Exempt some Bangladeshi Clothes From Tariffs
The United States announced a new trade pact that lowers its tariff on Bangladeshi apparel from 20% to 19% and grants tariff‑free status to garments made with U.S. cotton and man‑made fibers. In return, Bangladesh will open its market to...
