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Independent UK - Business

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UK shops heavily reduced prices to lure in shoppers amid Iran war

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WH Smith alerts over profits on Iran war disruption to air travel

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Annual Government borrowing drops unexpectedly to lowest in three years

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Sainsbury's echoes Tesco warning over impact of Iran conflict

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Oil prices hold above $100 as Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz

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