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National Insurance rise could hit investment, business body warns

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UK tech sector raised record-breaking £13.5bn in first half of 2021

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng

Kwarteng vows energy supplies will be maintained as gas prices surge

Bank of England

Bank set to sit tight on rates despite record rise in inflation

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Getting pension freedoms wrong ‘could cost you your benefits’

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FTSE 100 falls below 7,000 for first time since July

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Funerals firm Dignity to report results after fall in Covid deaths

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First-time buyers make a comeback and account for three in 10 home sales

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Next agrees franchise deal with Gap but will not save UK stores

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Foxtons name Nigel Rich as new chairman after shareholder revolt

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Pennon’s takeover of Bristol Water facing competition probe

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Safestay invites bids after ‘highly conditional’ takeover approach

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UK retail sales drop for fourth month in a row

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Estimated £360m Covid rent debt crisis will escalate, warns charity

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Wholesale energy prices soar following National Grid fire

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Potential overhaul of traffic light system lifts airline stocks on London’s FTSE

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Abu Dhabi and foundation linked to Ikea invest in full fibre broadband

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Tax gap was £35bn in 2019/20, says HMRC