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Evening Standard - Business

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UK home sales plunged by 41% annually in March – HMRC figures

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Bank of England poised to hold interest rates steady despite inflation rise

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UK firms in 'critical distress' jump a third as costs surge

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UK economy set for £35bn hit from Middle East energy crisis, think tank says

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UAE to leave Opec group of oil producers amid Middle East energy shock

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Protesters halt NatWest shareholder meeting as boss defends climate policy

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Lloyds earnings jump by a third but UK economic outlook worsens

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Heathrow issues warning over impact of Middle East war

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City regulator reviewing whether APRs help consumers understand borrowing costs

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BP slammed over 'astronomical' profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war

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NS&I puts new issues of British Savings Bonds on sale with higher rates

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Taylor Wimpey says house building costs rising amid higher energy prices

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Study highlights 'extraordinary consolidation of power' in pensions market

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Shell strikes £12.1 billion deal to buy Canadian energy firm

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John Lewis urges staff back to office amid turnaround

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Santander agrees to pay compensation on mis-sold car loans

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