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Independent UK - Business

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How to master personal finance basics - from budgeting to planning

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How UK SMEs beat the growth trap

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Danone's £860m takeover of British brand Huel cleared by UK watchdog

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Stocks climb as US Treasury acts to support bonds

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Iconic cranes at busy port set for £3.1m refurbishment

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Beverage giant toasts alcohol-free drink sales as beer demand dips

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National Lottery operator's boss steps down after £450m major upgrade

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UK gas prices hit three-year high – what it means for your bills

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Household energy bills expected to jump to three-year high in October

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Bank gives you £100 in grocery vouchers simply for opening new account

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No 10 North growth focus not a demotion for Chancellor, says Rayner

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Surging energy prices push inflation up to highest level since March

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Chinese maker of backflipping robots sees shares soar sixfold on debut

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FTSE 100 holds modest gains with oil stocks up amid rising prices

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Klarna sales jump as more shops offer buy now, pay later and financing

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Europe's largest ice factory battles record demand during heatwaves

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Poundland owner 'may sell' a year after takeover that shut 200 stores

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Mobico to sell regional bus operator for £24m

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Make AI adoption Britain's national economic priority, says CBI

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UK job security weakens to lowest since 2023 as consumer confidence dips

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Mike Ashley increases stake in Hugo Boss after plotting takeover

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Grocery price inflation slows sharply as hot weather drives 'picky bits' sales

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Job vacancies slip to five-year low in new worrying sign for economy

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Wetherspoons bans playing music or calls on phone speakers

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More than half of Scottish businesses plan to step up investment in AI skills

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Morrisons debts rise despite cutting almost 5,000 jobs last year

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FTSE 100 drifts lower as oil price pushes higher

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Sazerac to buy British drinks brand Au Vodka for £500m

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The Works shareholder questions chair's New Zealand residency and home working

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Firms face pressure from shifting demand after weight-loss pills approved

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JP Morgan boss warns chancellor not to hike taxes on banks

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Decision on Jackdaw and Rosebank could be 'life or death' in North Sea – Tories

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FTSE 100 drifts lower in mixed day for Europe

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Government could slash EV sales targets as ZEV mandate gets reviewed

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Mothercare warns over risk to future trading as sales plunge

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Growth plans in focus at JD Sports after pressure on chief executive

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Aviva boss urges Chancellor to clamp down on pre-budget policy rumours

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Burnham issues update on government support for small businesses

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Aviva earnings jump by 24% amid swift progress on Direct Line turnaround

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More than 60% of adults have not bought sunscreen so far this year – survey

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PM tells water companies to stop treating public like 'a blank cheque'

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Miners weaken as FTSE 100 underperforms peers

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JLR's recovery from cyber attack hit by fire at supplier

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Economy gets World Cup and hot weather boost but fears grow over Iran war hit

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Harvey Nichols saved by Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley

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Do not treat customers like a blank cheque, Burnham warns water companies

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Temu wins High Court battle against fast fashion rival Shein

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Millions of households set to see unexpected water bill increases

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Heatwaves set to drive prices higher, food producers warn

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Harrods swings back to profit after Al Fayed abuse compensation

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Ladbrokes owner Entain says new gambling taxes to have massive impact

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£11 million in unused Tesco Clubcard vouchers set to expire

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World Cup and June's hot weather help UK economy withstand Iran war pressures

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UK economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter as Iran war prompts slowdown

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Ladbrokes owner Entain beats expectations after World Cup boost

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Stocks steady as US inflation cools as expected

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UK economy 'may grow by only 0.3% next year if Middle East disruption goes on'

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Balfour Beatty shares jump as profit and cash guidance hiked

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Heatwaves to cost UK economy £4.4bn – but there's worse yet to come

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Major bank launches new savings deal with some of best rates on market

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Tui profits dip as travellers avoid flying during Middle East conflict

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Why private equity works for people-led businesses

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How one company solved hospitality's guest experience blind spot

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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover

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Burnham says he wants to go 'further' on business rates at the budget

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UK's largest Harry Potter shop confirms opening date in London

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Oil price moves higher as insurers hold back FTSE

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West End theatre owner ATG sold to Ari Emanuel's Mari

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