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NatWest swings into profit after lower-than-expected impairments

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What does the end of the furlough scheme mean for jobs and workers?

Coronavirus – Tue Jun 9, 2020

Banks handed £66m by Government in interest on taxpayer-backed Covid loans

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Bank of England extends polymer banknote contract to 2028

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Three energy suppliers face losing licences over £15m unpaid green taxes

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British Airways’ owner records £5.6bn loss due to Covid-19

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Average UK house price at new record high of £227,826, says Nationwide

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China promises market opening amid technology push

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Households warned of dangers of celebrating Bonfire Night at home

More than 2.5 million working age people across England claimed a council tax discount between April and June marking the highest number since records started in 2015 according to the Local Government Association

Record numbers in England claiming council tax support, says LGA

The number of new homes registered to be built by the UK’s housebuilders in the first three-quarters of 2020 is down by 30% on the same period last year, according to the National House Building Council

Number of new homes registered this year so far ‘is down by 30%’

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Pizza Express to slash another 1,300 jobs

The ECB said further cash injections are in 'little doubt'

Markets steady as ECB say ‘little doubt’ of more cash injections

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IMF cuts growth predictions for UK economy as Covid recovery delayed

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US economy grows by 33% but faces renewed threat from pandemic

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G4S bosses reiterate call for shareholders to reject GardaWorld bid

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Channel 4 to repay Government furlough money after ‘improved’ financial position

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French luxury goods giant LVMH secures deal for US jeweller Tiffany