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Michael Gove (Steve Parsons/PA)

Gove sets out ‘levelling up’ plans to reshape UK economy and society

The London Hilton

Hotel chain Hilton announces plans to recruit 1,000 new employees

An energy bill (PA)

Energy prices set to spike 50% research suggests as decision due Thursday

Michael Gove

Michael Gove defends funding of ‘rehashed’ levelling-up promises

Cadbury World

Alton Towers owner Merlin to take control of Cadbury World

A woman plays online roulette

Playtech’s £2.7bn Australian takeover set to collapse

Bank of England

Bank expected to raise rates to 0.5% in first back-to-back hike since 2004

MoD hire cars

MoD has two weeks to avoid legal action, warns army homes firm Annington

Gas hob

Spike in energy prices expected as Ofgem brings forward price cap announcement

Adele

Adele and Spider-Man help lift profits at Japanese electronics giant Sony

Electricity pylon

Ministers to push ahead with energy firm loans to help cut rising bills – report

A Santander branch

Santander profits soar but fraud remains a problem

The Platinum Jubbly merchandise

Thousands of ‘Platinum Jubbly’ memorabilia feature misprint

Ryanair expansion

Budget airlines carry fewer passengers in January

The Vodafone logo

Vodafone enjoys revenue boost as tourists return

Fresh food on shelves in supermarket

Shoppers see sharpest price rises since 2012 as cost of living crisis bites

Rishi Sunak in Downing Street

Government not prioritising economic fraud, MPs warn

Michael Gove walks into Number 10

Levelling up department has ‘wasted opportunities’, report from NAO warns