Oil prices rise past $115 as conflict escalates
Prices for Brent crude rose 2.9 per cent during early trading in Asia
Israel blocks Catholic cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
France, Italy, Poland and Canada condemn Israeli police for cutting off access to site in the run-up to Easter
FirstFT: Middle East war escalates as diplomacy proves fruitless
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Avoid energy protectionism, UK chancellor will tell G7 allies
Partners urged to ‘act together’ and not ‘weaken collective resilience’ as nations grapple with Strait of Hormuz closure
Switzerland’s wine-making president pushes to restrict imports
Effort to boost local producers draws ire from foreign rivals and domestic merchants
Distressed-debt funds target private credit downturn as ‘greatest opportunity’ since 2008
Investors anticipate money-making bonanza as sector comes under strain
US-Israeli war against Iran escalates as talks prove fruitless
Top Iranian war leader accuses US of using diplomatic efforts as cover for ground operations
Middle East war enters fifth week with no sign of negotiated truce
Markets wind down for Easter break, Japan hosts Macron and UK regulator to outline stance on £11bn car finance mis-selling
Apollo looks beyond New York as it plans second headquarters
The prominent private capital firm wants to build a new office in a southern US state as it continues to grow
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Concession to ‘manage flows’ of young people falls short of Britain’s demand for an upfront cap
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