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1.3m new drivers set to get behind the wheel in year ahead, research finds

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Two-thirds feel ‘left in the dark’ about impact of post-Brexit trade deals

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Directors of inhaler firm unanimously back £1.1bn takeover by Marlboro owner

Markets cooled from highs recorded on Wednesday

Markets cool following 18-month highs despite strong economic growth

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GSK returns to prompt payment code after ending delays in settling invoices

Facebook data security breach

Facebook could be forced to sell Giphy after watchdog raises concerns

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Households split over the benefits of smart meters, survey finds

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Aviva confirms plans to hand back £4bn to shareholders

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Economy grows as hospitality firms bounce back from lockdowns

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Cineworld hikes ticket prices by 40% since reopening

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Number of home-owners in early mortgage arrears lower than pre-pandemic levels

Coronavirus

UK travellers put off by changing policies, travel boss says

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Boohoo to create 5,000 jobs in expansion plans

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Ladbrokes owner enjoys surging profits as sporting events return

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House hunter inquiries fall as stamp duty holiday tapered

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Budget ‘doesn’t add up’ to secure a green future – WWF analysis

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Average price tag on detached homes has surged by 10% since early 2020

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FTSE hits 18-month high as US inflation data boosts mood