Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.