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Petrol stations accused of pocketing fuel duty cut

Treasury Select Committee chair claims retailers not customers benefitted from the tax cut.

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Finnish businessman hit with €121,000 speeding fine

Anders Wiklöf fell foul of system based on severity of offence and offender’s income

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No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard

Lord Howard, who led the privatisation of the water industry decades ago, denies move has failed.

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The UK has a PR plan masquerading as an industrial strategy theguardian.com/business/202…

The UK has a PR plan masquerading as an industrial strategy

Britain says it has no need for Biden-style green subsidies as it has a thriving renewables sector. The complacency is staggering

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Have your cake and print it: the 3D culinary revolution is coming

Engineers show 3D printing’s potential by turning cartridges of paste and powder into cheesecake

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Warning UK car industry under threat without help

An industry veteran says the UK needs to follow the US and EU in helping with the shift to electric cars.

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Veg shortages drive surprise jump in UK inflation

The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices.

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Energy bill help drives UK borrowing to February record

The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

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Just Eat: Takeaway firm to cut 1,900 jobs in UK

The delivery giant is restructuring its business after a slowdown in takeaway sales.

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Multi-billion dollar rescue deal for First Republic Bank

Wall Street says the move to prop up First Republic reflects confidence after bank failures.

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Budget summary: Key points from Jeremy Hunt’s 2023 Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is announcing new economic measures - here's what you need to know.

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People face biggest fall in spending power for 70 years

The gloomy forecast came as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the Commons.

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Inflation: Alcopops out and frozen berries in for cost of living measure

Healthier shopping habits are reflected in the basket of goods used to calculate rising prices.

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UK economy rebounds as Rishi Sunak says confidence is returning

The economy grew by more than expected in January, helped by higher school attendance.

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War, drought, staff shortages: why the price of milk has soared in the UK

Wholesale milk price hit all-time record in December, after months of farmers absorbing higher costs

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‘It’s no good if gigs become the preserve of the posh’ – the crisis facing live music in Britain

Who will fill Britain’s eight new arenas now ticket prices are soaring? Is it true many bands would earn more stacking shelves? And how can official Taylor Swift tickets cost £4,000? Our writer...

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Brexit deal: Sausage, plant and potato firms welcome new framework

Sausage producer Heck, garden centre Hillmount and Wilson's Country potato growers express their "delight".

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From retail to transport: how AI is changing every corner of the economy

Artificial intelligence has implication across the board, solving problems and raising others

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