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Starmer insists cost of living effort continues despite April’s £117 energy bill reduction
Millions of households across Great Britain are set for a reduction in their energy bills from April, after the regulator…
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HSBC reports £1.8bn drop in pre-tax profits for 2025
HSBC has capped a challenging year with a robust final quarter, as the banking giant navigates costly restructuring efforts aimed…
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Strictly effect boosts profits for Jammie Dodgers baker
A significant financial turnaround at Fox’s Burton’s Companies has been driven by a celebrity-backed marketing push and a shrewd capitalisation…
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New worldwide tariffs by Trump take effect at 10%
President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs have come into force at a rate of 10%, a direct response to a…
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Women executives confront greater oversight than men, head of Government-backed review reveals
A significant milestone has been reached in the boardrooms of Britain’s largest listed companies, with women now holding 43% of…
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Thames crossing project to receive hydrogen generators from GeoPura
A landmark agreement to power the construction of the £10 billion Lower Thames Crossing with green hydrogen has been confirmed,…
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Trump’s 15% global tariff sparks turmoil for UK and EU businesses
Confusion and consternation are rippling through the world’s trading capitals this evening, as businesses and governments face the prospect of…
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Job vacancies hit lowest level since Covid pandemic
The UK job market has contracted sharply, with the number of advertised vacancies falling to a five-year low and approaching…
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Business groups warn high energy costs endanger UK’s industrial might
The United Kingdom’s standing as a major manufacturing centre is facing an existential threat, with persistently high energy prices driving…
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Ofgem price cap modifications affect household energy bills
The energy regulator is poised to announce a significant cut to its price cap this week, with household bills for…
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