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Water firms prevented from increasing bills as much as they wanted

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UK inflation 'to be pushed higher' by energy prices amid Iran conflict

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UK faces inflation pressure as Iran conflict continues

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Watchdog urged to clamp down on heating oil prices

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Restaurant group changes name after bid to buys pubs across the UK

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German media group Axel Springer to buy Telegraph for £575m

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Over two million Royal London policyholders to share out £199m

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Wet February leads to plunge in shopping trips

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Extra 53,000 households on disability benefits to receive water bill help

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Nissan car plant warns it could be at risk over new EU rules

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Early gains evaporate as oil price rise resumes

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Huge lay-offs continue as major global investment bank cuts 2,500 jobs

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Aviva flags potential for Iran conflict to send claims costs rising

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Watchdog to fine South East Water £22m over water supply failures

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February demand for new cars hit 22-year high

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Taylor Wimpey cautions over another earnings drop in 2026 in tough market

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Primark names former M&S chief as permanent CEO

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Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict

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Reckitt 'focusing on staff safety' amid Iran war as prices impact unclear

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Three ways to combat energy bill rises amid Iran-US war price fears

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UK construction slump deepens as rainy weather dampens hopes of recovery

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ITV issues update on Sky TV deal as profits dip

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Private dentist market review launched by watchdog after Chancellor's plea

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Stock markets rebound and energy prices ease but fears remain over Iran war

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Reeves reaffirms commitment to end windfall tax in talks with North Sea bosses

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Stocks recoup some lost ground as oil price cools

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Millions face longer wait for payouts under motor finance redress scheme plans

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Top supermarket boss says Labour is 'constraining' British businesses

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Scrapping windfall tax on oil and gas is 'utterly essential', Swinney insists

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Engineering giant fined £13m by watchdog over inaccurate accounts

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