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Independent UK - Business

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Everyday tips from British entrepreneurs

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Stocks slide and oil spikes as peace talks falter

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Wise under investigation in Europe over money laundering controls

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Third of working parents leave jobs over lack of flexibility

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Airports say flights returning to normal after jet fuel supply delays

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UK manufacturing growth strikes four-year high despite rising inflation

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Budget airline easyJet has branded a possible takeover approach from US investment fund Castlelake as "highly opportunistic" ' class="sc-1mc30lb-0 ggpMaE sc-p1pys5-2 dWXtkX">

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Oil prices jump as US and Iran exchange fresh strikes

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Two more children's sand kits pulled from shelves over asbestos content

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Firms need to stop complaining – and start creating jobs for the young

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Oil falls amid hopes for Trump peace deal backing

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Should I invest in defensive companies or cyclical stocks?

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Can cigarette maker BAT's aim to be a mainly 'smokeless' business pay off?

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Royal Mail misses annual delivery targets but hails progress amid £500m plan

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Asda reveals sales recovery as it strikes partnership deal with Ocado

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Scottish business confidence rose in May, figures show

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Bank of England can tolerate inflation above 2% target, says Bailey

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UK supermarket giant teams up with Ocado to overhaul home deliveries

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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