Business & Economy

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A widespread mobile banking glitch affecting accounts linked to Lloyds Banking Group — including the Bank of Scotland app — briefly exposed the transaction histories of other customers to unrelated users on Thursday morning, prompting serious privacy concerns. Customers reported that when they logged into their accounts through the Bank of Scotland app, they could see lists of...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The recent Brazil floods devastating the country’s coffee heartland have sparked urgent warnings from scientists worldwide. Experts say the destructive rains could become more severe if global reliance on fossil fuels continues. Their analysis highlights how climate risks, social inequality, and environmental pressures combine dangerously in vulnerable regions. Over the past month, the Brazil floods have caused widespread...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday even after governments agreed to release a record volume of crude from strategic reserves in a bid to calm markets shaken by geopolitical upheaval. The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that 32 member countries would collectively release approximately 400 million barrels of emergency oil — the largest coordinated deployment in its...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online India is facing a growing domestic energy challenge as the war involving Iran seriously disrupts global fuel supply chains, squeezing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) deliveries and raising the spectre of shortages in everyday kitchens and commercial kitchens alike. The conflict that has engulfed areas of the Middle East has led to disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz —...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Taxi operators across the UK are facing an increasingly challenging landscape as rising fuel costs threaten their margins and make turning a profit more difficult. Drivers and fleet owners report that recent increases in petrol and diesel prices have significantly impacted day-to-day operations, prompting adjustments in fares, routes, and overall business strategies. Industry insiders say the impact is...

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Rising fuel prices are hitting motorists across the UK, with drivers describing the impact of surging pump costs on household budgets, commuting choices and everyday travel decisions. The increase in retail petrol and diesel prices has been driven by global oil market volatility, partly linked to international conflict and supply pressures that have tightened margins for suppliers and consumers...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that the planned increase in fuel duty later this year will be kept under review in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran, as volatile global oil markets continue to push up prices and fuel costs at the pump. At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons, Starmer was...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The return of the John Lewis bonus has lifted spirits across the retailer’s workforce after several difficult years. Employees at the well-known British retail partnership will receive a small but symbolic reward this year. The John Lewis bonus marks the first annual staff payout since the economic shock of the pandemic disrupted the company’s finances. The staff-owned retail...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The United States has announced a major investigation into several of its key trading partners, including the European Union, China, and India, citing concerns over trade practices and market access that may disadvantage American businesses. Officials from the US Trade Representative’s office said the probe will examine tariffs, subsidies, and other trade measures that could constitute unfair practices...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A farmer has voiced frustration over persistent fly-tipping on rural land, despite local authorities claiming a crackdown on illegal waste dumping has been underway. The farmer described repeated incidents of rubbish being dumped on fields and farm tracks, highlighting the ongoing challenge of protecting agricultural land from environmental damage. “Even with fines and patrols, people continue to leave...