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Independent UK - Business

UK economy was on the right track – Trump's Iran war has wrecked that

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Why Britain's top brands are being sold off or split by their owners

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The man who saved Currys will lead Boots into a major change next year

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Manchester is booming – but not because of Andy Burnham

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Oil price gains and Westminster worry sink stocks

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Tesco boss gets £1m pay rise after supermarket sales and profits soar

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BP profits more than double as oil trading booms amid Iran war

19 days ago

'Are we prepared?: BoE expert predicts global stock market falls

23 days ago

Stock markets fall again as investors warned over more war volatility

27 days ago

Oil tops $100 a barrel after Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade

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SME features and small British business news

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How to create your own email domain

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Has M&S fully recovered from the impact of its cyber-attack?

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Inflation to ease in April – before oil prices drive fresh surge

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UK borrowing costs hit 28-year-high as City braces for Burnham challenge

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UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

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Gilts and pound suffer sell-off as market frets over Labour leadership

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TT Electronics sales drop as it refreshes board following ill-fated takeover

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Heathrow expansion could be delivered by rival company, regulator says

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FTSE 100 shrugs off political drama as oil price dips

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Web hosting and its benefits for building a business website

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Trust in water companies plunges to new low amid soaring household bills

3 days ago

New laws to fine businesses who pay suppliers late a 'historic moment', SMEs say

4 days ago

Ads for British beef and milk banned following Chris Packham complaint

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Spaghetti House shuts all UK restaurants after entering administration

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Carillion finance directors fined and banned by accountancy watchdog

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Tate & Lyle in talks over £2.7bn takeover tilt from US rival

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Jaguar Land Rover sales continue recovery after cyber attack

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UK household wealth tumbles, as taxes, food bills and rent costs bite

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UK 'must seek closer ties with EU to reverse Brexit damage'

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Spire Healthcare in talks over £1 billion takeover approach

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ITV in talks with Sky over £1.6 billion sale ahead of World Cup

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Outgoing Currys boss to take top job at Boots

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Reeves warns against risks to economic stability after surprise March growth

3 days ago

Burberry returns to profit as turnaround bears fruit

3 days ago

UK economy records strongest quarterly growth in a year

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Gilts steady as Prime Minister clings on

4 days ago

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches

6 days ago

Foreign investors buying UK gilts risks volatility, says Bank rate-setter

4 days ago

Unilever shareholders confront bosses with concerns over tie-up with US rival

4 days ago

Defence firm Babcock faces £140m hit over Royal Navy warship reworks

4 days ago

Vertu says prolonged Iran war could spark higher vehicle prices

4 days ago

Tui issues update on summer jet fuel shortage fears

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The £6bn bond yields drama unfolding behind the headlines

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Vistry cautions over steep fall in half-year profits

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Intertek set to accept higher £9.4bn approach from Swedish bidder

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Tui says summer bookings down as Iran war and Jamaica hurricanes hurt profits

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More than 12m face 'pension poverty' — and it could get worse

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Oil prices fall after three-day rally as Trump heads to China

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Pound wobbles and bonds suffer as Starmer battles on

5 days ago

Rachel Corp steps down as ITN chief executive with immediate effect

5 days ago

Greggs issues warning despite new menu helping to boost sales

5 days ago

Greggs raises prices of meal deals again and cautions over Iran war cost hit

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EV sales hit new record as buyers look to cut back on petrol costs

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EBay rejects £41.4 billion GameStop takeover offer

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Vodafone predicts further earnings growth over year ahead in 'new chapter'

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Holiday bookings improving but Iran war still putting people off – travel agent

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Marston's pins hopes on pub revamps and World Cup

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Chancellor pulls out of City of London event as Starmer under pressure

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Manufacturer Victrex to cut 10th of jobs after plunging to loss

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Retailers hope for World Cup boost as high street sales tumble

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Mixed day for stocks as oil prices climb amid ongoing Iran-US deadlock

5 days ago

E.On to buy rival Ovo to create UK energy supply giant

6 days ago

Britain set to lose 163,000 jobs as Iran war sparks economic crisis

6 days ago

E.On to buy rival Ovo to create one of Britain's largest suppliers

6 days ago

Compass cashes in on more firms opting to outsource catering

6 days ago

Oil jumps after Trump dismisses Iran peace offer

6 days ago

High street retailer reports losses as Iran war creates tough trading

6 days ago

M&S snaps up Asos warehouse amid plans to double online sales

6 days ago

Heathrow blames 5.3% dip in passenger numbers on Middle East war

6 days ago

The markets are calm for now – but the City wants Reeves gone

8 days ago

UK drivers could be denied car finance compensation over legal battle

8 days ago

London stocks drift lower as Middle East tension simmers

9 days ago

HSBC sees shareholder pushback against chair at AGM amid climate action concerns

9 days ago

Burberry bets on British heritage and Gen Z as turnaround to be scrutinised

9 days ago

Intertek rejects higher £8.9bn approach from Swedish suitor

9 days ago

TG Jones faces administration if not restructuring by end of July, lenders told

9 days ago

STV staff walk out on strike on day of Holyrood election count

9 days ago

British Airways' parent company expects £1.7bn hit from higher fuel bill

9 days ago

Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

9 days ago

Shopping visits fall as Middle East conflict takes toll on consumer confidence

9 days ago

Blue chips falter amid wait for Middle East deal

9 days ago

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

10 days ago

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman

10 days ago

Poundstretcher restructuring plan needed to avoid administration, court told

10 days ago

Barclays shareholder meeting targeted by Palestine and climate activists

10 days ago

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

10 days ago

Airline defies Iran war disruption to record profits

10 days ago

Revealed: The five high street banks with the most customer complaints

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

10 days ago

Maersk hikes shipping prices to offset cost hit from Iran war

10 days ago

'Dramatic rise in food prices' ahead as farmers feel Iran war squeeze

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