What renewed US-Iran hostilities might mean for fuel prices
The potential unraveling of a fragile truce between Iran and the United States has renewed anxiety over fuel prices. It’s raising concern…
Marcus Vale
Money
Markets, currencies and crypto at a glance — refreshed through the day — with Daily Junction’s business and personal-finance reporting underneath.
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AUD
1.9314
CAD
1.8997
CHF
1.0831
EUR
1.1743
HKD
10.5233
INR
127.97
JPY
217.27
NOK
13.092
NZD
2.3261
SEK
12.9346
SGD
1.733
USD
1.3423
ECB reference rates via Frankfurter. Banks and cards add their own margin.
Crypto
| Coin | GBP | USD | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC Bitcoin | £47,599.00 | $63,797.00 | ▼ 0.35% |
| ADA Cardano | £0.1227 | $0.1644 | ▼ 1.12% |
| LINK Chainlink | £5.89 | $7.90 | ▼ 0.69% |
| DOGE Dogecoin | £0.0543 | $0.0728 | ▼ 1.56% |
| ETH Ethereum | £1,331.79 | $1,784.99 | ▼ 0.35% |
| LTC Litecoin | £33.14 | $44.42 | ▼ 0.52% |
| DOT Polkadot | £0.6346 | $0.8506 | ▼ 2.72% |
| XRP XRP | £0.8155 | $1.09 | ▼ 0.78% |
| SOL Solana | £57.04 | $76.46 | ▼ 1.89% |
| UNI Uniswap | £2.72 | $3.65 | ▲ 4.83% |
Via CoinGecko. Crypto is high-risk and unregulated in the UK — you may lose everything you put in.
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Business
All business →US airlines spent $6.7 billion on jet fuel in May
Government data released Tuesday shows that U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May. This marks an 84% increase from the…
Marcus Vale
The best used sedans for under $15,000, according to Edmunds
While prices remain higher than they were a few years ago, used-car shoppers with a budget of $15,000 can still find sedans that offer a…
Marcus Vale
Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market
After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to…
Marcus Vale
Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce…
Marcus Vale
Fed holds rates steady, minutes show officials split on inflation outlook
The Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee agreed to keep its key rate unchanged at its meeting last month, though most officials were…
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Personal finance
All personal finance →Cost of Broadband and Utilities for a First Flat in the UK 2026
Setting up broadband, energy, water and council tax for your first flat costs roughly £3,200–£4,500 per year for a one-bedroom property…
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Cost of Probate in the UK 2026: Solicitor Fees, Inheritance Tax and What Executors Actually Pay
Probate costs in the UK range from £300 for a DIY application on a simple estate to £15,000+ in solicitor fees for a complex estate with…
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Cost of a Divorce in the UK 2026: Legal Fees, Financial Settlements and the Real Total
The average UK divorce now costs £14,500 in legal fees alone when contested, and far more when you add the financial settlement. Here is a…
Rachel Stone
Cost of Raising a Child to 18 in the UK 2026: The Lifetime Total
Raising a child from birth to 18 now costs upwards of £170,000 for a couple and over £220,000 for a lone parent, according to the Child…
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Contents vs Buildings Insurance: What UK Homeowners and Renters Actually Need
Buildings insurance covers the structure; contents covers your stuff. Homeowners usually need both; renters only need contents. We explain…
Rachel Stone
EV vs Petrol Car: The 5-Year Cost Comparison in the UK 2026
An electric vehicle now costs less to run per mile than a petrol car, but the higher purchase price means the crossover point — where total…
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Property wire
Homes for sale with stylish bedrooms in England and Wales – in pictures
Housebuilder Vistry warns of losses amid heavy discounting on unsold homes
The rapid rise of housefishing: are AI-enhanced property listings helpful – or sinister?
UK house prices rise for first time since start of Iran war
Sun stoppers: seven ways to keep your home cool this summer
Via Guardian Property — external links open in a new tab.