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Evening Standard - Business

London stocks drift lower as Middle East tension simmers

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Blue chips falter amid wait for Middle East deal

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Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists

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Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US

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UK builders hit by surging costs of fuel and materials as output drops

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Maersk hikes shipping prices to offset cost hit from Iran war

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JD Sports cautions that Iran war could weigh on profits and push up prices

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London's nightclubs ready for a long hot summer of football fever

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Up to 150 former WH Smith stores set to close

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Deliveroo expanding into restaurant bookings after US takeover

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Nostalgia and escapism helping to drive spending habits in 2026 – report

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Regulator to review claims management companies amid 'poor practices' concerns

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Stocks soar and oil sinks on fresh peace deal hope

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Average home insurance claim paid to households hits record £6,340, figures show

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Protesters take aim at Aviva as shareholder meetings face disruption

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Airlines axe 120 UK flights in May amid concern over jet fuel shortages

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One in 10 adults have no savings safety net, survey indicates

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Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal

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Government needs to act on Middle East impact on retail, industry warns

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Mirror publisher Reach sees revenues hit by ongoing drop in Google traffic

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Ineos and Shell join up to drill for new oil and gas in US

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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk boosted by successful weight loss pill launch

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UK services industry faces 'short-lived' rebound as costs rise sharply

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Diageo sales grow unexpectedly as Guinness boom helps offset US weakness

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Boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher quitting to head up Netherlands-based supermarket

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Franco Manca announces NINE London pizza restaurants to shut

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Campaigners call for ban on use of herbicide glyphosate at harvest

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Barclays invests £4m in StepChange to help digital transformation

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FTSE 100 pulled down by banks amid Iran war worry

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Pret A Manger opens first drive-thru restaurant

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Buying & Mortgages

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Mortgage affordability for homebuyers at its tightest since 2008

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Lower earning self-employed people 'particularly likely to miss tax deadline'

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No 10 does not deny Chancellor rowed with US counterpart in Washington meetings

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UK long-term borrowing costs rise to 28-year high

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Around two pubs in Britain closing each day after tax hikes, figures suggest

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Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence

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Energy efficient rental properties command a premium, analysis finds

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Swinney 'very concerned' by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

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Fuel price rises caused by cost of oil rather than retail margins – watchdog

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Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

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Automotive industry records 'rebound' from tax rises

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AB InBev toasts beer boost as it looks to World Cup summer

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EQT launches upped £8.9 billion takeover offer for Intertek

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The Real Greek to shut nine restaurants after administration

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HSBC profits fall slightly despite strong wealth and Hong Kong business growth

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