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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

Shoppers in central London

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

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Teletext Holidays threatened with court action over refund failures

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Wickes beats profit targets as DIY demand stays strong

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Galliford Try managing supply chain issues amid return to profit

Asos

Asos pledges to cut total emissions in new net zero plan

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Toolstation to open new distribution centre

Marks and Spencer

Marks & Spencer blames Brexit supply woes for French store closures