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Boris Johnson

Johnson and Tory rivals face call to cut bills as energy firms’ profits soar

Liz Truss

Liz Truss ‘completely committed’ to Northern Powerhouse Rail

Ben Van Beurden

Shell posts record profits for second quarter running as energy prices stay high

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Johnson’s ‘zombie government’ urged to deliver emergency help with energy bills

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One in 12 businesses default on Covid loans, figures show

A mourner in prayer

Pre-paid funeral plan providers held to new FCA standards from Friday

British Gas bill

Centrica profits soar and dividend returns amid energy crisis

Tube passengers

Transport for London funding from Government extended until next week

A Metro Bank branch

Metro Bank posts record revenue growth as cost-cutting continues

KitKat

KitKat maker Nestle latest food firm to push prices higher for shoppers

A Santander bank branch

Santander sees profits boosted but prepares for cost-of-living loan hit

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Housing affordability in England at worst levels since 1999, says ONS

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Diageo sales jump as drinkers choose luxury spirits

A Barclays bank sign

Barclays sees profits drop 24% after hefty charges

An RMT picket line outside Edinburgh Waverley station

Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

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BAE Systems confirms appointment of first female chair as profit rise

A Samsung shop

Samsung fined for misleading Australian phone ads

A woman looking stressed

36% of people ‘struggling financially’