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Sajid Javid

Ministers debate national insurance hike to fund social care reforms

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Dunelm sales expected to jump after customers redecorate during lockdown

The City of London

Growth slows in service sector as post-lockdown boom subsides

City of London

Cinven pulls out of takeover battle for Sanne

Housebuilding

Berkeley ‘on track’ after resilient housing market conditions continue

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Business leaders urge Sturgeon to prioritise economy with ‘back to work’ message

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One in 10 buy now pay later shoppers chased by debt collectors – Citizens Advice

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Long and cold winter could push energy prices higher, British Gas owner says

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Train passengers offered journey updates via WhatsApp

Nationwide Building Society emplolyees

Lenders launching new sub-0.90% mortgage deals from Friday

Rob Lamb home transformation

Housebuilders weigh, but FTSE stays in the green

A piggy bank

Workplace pension participation is stable despite squeeze on household finances

Tim Martin announces Wetherspoon results

Wetherspoon’s Tim Martin plays down Brexit role after beer supply issues

An electric Mini car is plugged into a chargepoint

BMW Group unveils plan to cut carbon emissions of cars by 40%

UK Government-backed mortgage scheme

Barratt sees profits soar but reveals dip in recent demand and rising costs

HGV driver shortage

‘Too early to predict’ Christmas shortages, expert says

A petrol pump

Petrol prices fall for first time this year

A general view of JCB’s factory in Rocester in Staffordshire

JCB to recruit 100 new welders as demand for machines hits ‘historic highs’