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Independent UK - Business

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UK manufacturing growth strikes four-year high despite rising inflation

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If the UK wants growth – we need to be serious about women

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FTSE 100 slumps as US strikes test peace optimism

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Internet giant Temu fined €200m over illegal and dangerous products

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Ousted BP chair: I tried to set an example by making my own coffee

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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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Scots warned of 'devastating' impact of energy bill hike

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FTSE 100 edges up and oil sinks amid peace optimism

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TG Jones owner Modella buys another high street chain

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

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

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Grocery price inflation eases amid concerns over Iran war cost hikes

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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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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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Petrol prices hit fresh Iran war high

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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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