FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly looking into lifting the governing body's ban on Russia.

Russian national teams and clubs were suspended from all competitions by FIFA and Uefa in February 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine.

UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is reportedly looking into lifting the governing body's ban on Russia.
Russian national teams and clubs were suspended from all competitions by FIFA and Uefa in February 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine.
UK correspondent Mike Pearse explained further.
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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on FIFA President Gianni Infantino looking to lift Russia ban

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The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3 percent in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years.

The increase in the pace of price rises - up from 3 percent in the year to February - was in line with economists' expectations.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.

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The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3 percent in the year to March, after the US-Israel war with Iran caused the largest jump in petrol and diesel prices in over three years.
The increase in the pace of price rises - up from 3 percent in the year to February - was in line with economists' expectations.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey explained further.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the Middle East conflict driving up inflation

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Labour is still mulling whether to back the India free-trade agreement, despite it being set to be signed on Monday.

Speaking to the Herald after Labour’s caucus met on Tuesday, leader Chris Hipkins couldn’t say how close the party was to finalising its position on the agreement, but said it was continuing to talk to the Government “in good faith”.

NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.

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Labour is still mulling whether to back the India free-trade agreement, despite it being set to be signed on Monday.
Speaking to the Herald after Labour’s caucus met on Tuesday, leader Chris Hipkins couldn’t say how close the party was to finalising its position on the agreement, but said it was continuing to talk to the Government “in good faith”.
NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenee Tibshraeny explains further.
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Jenee Tibshraeny: NZ Herald Wellington business editor on Labour mulling over the India trade agreement

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The ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East conflict is impacting the markets, but there's some hope.

Initial ceasefire talk saw things pick up, but enthusiasm took a dive after the weekend.

Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explained further.

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The ongoing uncertainty about the Middle East conflict is impacting the markets, but there's some hope.
Initial ceasefire talk saw things pick up, but enthusiasm took a dive after the weekend.
Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explained further.
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Remy Morgan: Milford Asset Management expert on the global markets' response to the Iran ceasefire

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Mike Pearse: UK correspondent on FIFA President Gianni Infantino looking to lift Russia ban

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