It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies.

The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.