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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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FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

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

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Stock markets fall again as investors warned over more war volatility

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Ousted BP chairman says he called out 'excessive' spending like limousine travel

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More than one million young people not in work or education, says ONS

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Banking giant launches new mobile phone plan offering annual discounts

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SSE reports dip in profits amid multibillion-pound investment

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Johnson Matthey to buy catalyst maker for up to £343m amid US data centre demand

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Scots warned of 'devastating' impact of energy bill hike

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How UK households are paying the cost of Trump's Iran war

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FTSE 100 edges up and oil sinks amid peace optimism

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What is happening to my energy bill and what can I do?

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TG Jones owner Modella buys another high street chain

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Hiring people in first jobs no longer cost-effective, Hollywood Bowl boss says

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Amazon's annual UK tax bill rises to top £1.3 billion

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Lidl overtakes Morrisons as one of UK's five biggest supermarkets

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Speed up plans to close import tax loophole on small parcels, British firms say

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Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'false narrative' over conduct

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Ousted BP chief hits out at 'false narrative' after sacking

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Typical energy bill set to soar by £221 a year from July

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Best VPS hosting 2026, reviewed by a tech expert

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Amazon UK tax bill soars to over £1.3 billion amid rising costs

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How AI features can protect your website, according to experts

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Grocery price inflation eases amid concerns over Iran war cost hikes

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Consumers prioritising affordable fun over shopping, says Hollywood Bowl

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Pets at Home profits slide amid price cuts

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Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact

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Eight in 10 UK firms suffering hit from Iran war, new report says

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Next boss: Government policy causing 'crisis' in youth unemployment

2 days ago

'Total chaos': BP scandal exposes serious mismanagement at company

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Stocks climb but BP knocked by chairman's sudden exit

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BP sacks chair over 'unacceptable' conduct and governance issues

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BP removes chairman Albert Manifold after 'serious concerns' over conduct

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Petrol prices hit fresh Iran war high

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Sales jump at homeware retailer Dusk despite pressure on shoppers

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Experts issue warning over food inflation – and it's here to stay

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Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says

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Oil prices rise after fresh US strikes dent hopes of Iran peace deal

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UK households set to face £200 energy bill rise thanks to Iran war

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B&Q owner says sales slow as 'late start' to spring holds back shoppers

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Shop numbers return to growth after years of decline, say experts

3 days ago

High streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures

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Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure

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Scottish Government will be 'bold, innovative and ambitious' on industry – Flynn

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British Airways raises price of Avios reward tickets

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Shein agrees deal to buy eco-friendly brand Everlane

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FTSE 100 edges up amid cautious US-Iran optimism

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GPS trackers fitted to sausages in supermarkets

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Pets at Home hoping for boost under new boss despite consumer pressure

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Morrisons to shut 100 lossmaking convenience shops as cost pressures bite

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UK business activity shrinks for first time in a year amid 'perfect storm'

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Cloudways vs Hostinger: Which web host is best for you?

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Games Workshop profits climb as Warhammer maker sees record sales

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Retail sales dip as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts

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UK borrowing surges by more than expected in latest blow to Chancellor

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Make economic growth the number one priority, business group urges Swinney

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Full list of Quiz stores to shut as retailer falls into administration

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FTSE 100 edges higher despite oil price gains

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Police warning over extended World Cup pub opening hours

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Agentic network security operations: when AI becomes the operator

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Autotrader shares hit as figures miss expectations

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Nationwide pledges £100 cash handout to members after 'stellar' year

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Post Office names new Horizon IT suppliers after scandal

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EasyJet issue summer fuel update after sharp rise in financial losses

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BT loses more than 800,000 broadband customers in a year

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Close Brothers accelerating cost cuts as motor finance bill mounts

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Consumer confidence rises slightly following signs of Iran 'de-escalation'

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Four dogs stolen every day across UK last year, police figures suggest

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UK announces trade deal with six Gulf states worth £3.7bn a year

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M&S in fashion as stocks climb amid fresh hopes of US-Iran peace deal

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What defines an investment destination today?

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Building Britain for 40 years

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Why UK inflation has gone down and what experts say will happen next

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UK inflation falls – but experts warn higher price rises on the way

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Examples of where inflation eased in April – and where it accelerated

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Sizewell C construction costs to add up to £19 to electricity bills, says NAO

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MPs reject Tory bid to issue new oil and gas licences

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Unemployment rate rises and vacancies slump in first signs of Iran war jobs hit

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Samsung staff set to strike as 48,000-strong walkout threatens tech

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Navigating the new global trade landscape

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AI-boosted office demand drives British Land to stronger profits

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Why AI velocity is product management's newest problem

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Will AI fix construction, or expose the industry's biggest weakness?

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