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Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire

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Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.

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Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up

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Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

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Google accused of making it harder to search for rival

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In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

US economic growth slows but inflation grows

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The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

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Will Labour’s renationalisation plan make train tickets cheaper?

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What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

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Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store

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Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump

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Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

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Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services

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Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".

Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace

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Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.

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Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American

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The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.

Ex-Post Office boss 'does not recall' being told IT firm could access accounts

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Angela van den Bogerd tells the public inquiry she is "truly sorry" after sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted.

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How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook

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Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn

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UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Ex-Post Office boss "opposed stopping prosecutions"

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The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

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TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban

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The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

John Barnes banned as company director over taxes

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John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

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Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn

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An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

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Tesla profits slump by more than a half

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The EV maker brings forward launch plans for new models as profits drop by more than half.

Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

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The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

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Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan

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The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

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Pensioners' fears over paying income tax

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Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

Women-only co-working spaces fighting to survive

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Women-only co-working spaces are part of the new hybrid working landscape, but they divide opinion.

Spotify turns up volume to make record profits

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The music streaming service reports record profits of over €1bn (£860m) after laying off 1500 staff.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Air traffic meltdown boss defends staff working from home

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Air traffic control boss says last summer's outage would have been worse if staff had not worked remotely.

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Post Office boss obsessed with pay says ex-HR chief

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Nick Read repeatedly made threats to resign over the issue, former Post Office HR chief claims.

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Husband of ex-Post Office boss advised on IT 'bug'

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A decision to use "less emotive" words for problems with Horizon is called "Orwellian", inquiry hears.

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Mortgage costs rise as banks confirm higher rates

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The increases come after forecasts for when the Bank of England will cut interest rates are pushed back.

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Petrol prices on UK forecourts hit 150p a litre

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Rising oil prices have lifted the cost of filling up but it may prove short-term, claim experts.

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UK borrowing casts doubt on pre-election tax cuts

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Government borrowing for the year was £6.6bn higher than expected, according to new figures.

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Paula Vennells wanted Post Office prosecutions to continue - lawyer

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A former top Post Office lawyer says the rest of the management team wanted a pause in prosecutions.