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Brexit

Investors welcome Brexit deadline extension

Shoppers on Regent Street in central London

Christmas shoppers told to avoid London when capital moves into Tier 3

Asda

Asda to ramp up security across stores ahead of peak Christmas shopping

Shoppers pass a social distancing poster

City centres enjoy boost as shoppers continue returning to stores

Capita sells ESS

Capita sells education platform ESS for up to £400m

Home workers

Insurers extend coronavirus support measures for customers

People wearing face masks walk along Lombard Street in the City of London

UK economy posted largest annual slump of G20 nations – OECD

Energy bills

Wave of competition will help households get best energy bills deals – Sharma

Travel insurance

People planning holidays urged to make sure they have sufficient Covid cover

Amanda Blanc

Aviva boss announces Vietnam sale in latest deal for insurance group

Sizewell C

Government to start talks over Sizewell C nuclear power station

A piggy bank

Savings rates slump to lowest levels on record

Coronavirus – Mon Apr 6, 2020

Electronic Arts agrees £945m deal to buy UK’s Codemasters

A Unilever sign

Unilever shareholders to vote on climate change strategy

Blackpool Tower and Illuminations

Landlords join home-buyer rush to beat stamp duty holiday deadline

House prices

Average price tag on a home has jumped by nearly £20,000 in 2020

Small businesses

Conservatives must be the party of small business, former minister urges

Brexit

Brexit deal essential to avoid looming cliff edge, say business groups