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Spotify turns up volume to make record profits -- The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

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Australia PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' -- Anthony Albanese's comments come amid a feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a stabbing.

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Broadband rises must be 'clearer', says Ofcom boss -- The regulator has plans to make mobile and broadband firms more upfront about mid-contract price rises.

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Sainsbury's boosted by strong food sales -- The UK's second largest supermarket has spent heavily to keep prices low but clothing sales fell.

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Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers -- The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

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Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief -- Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims.

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UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts -- Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.

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Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week -- Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.

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