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Almost a quarter of forecourts are already charging more than 150p a litre for petrol

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Only 11 supermarkets were charging below 140p a litre for petrol earlier this week, according to the AA's study of pump price data from forecourts across the UK.

How LVMH is going for gold at Paris Olympics: Luxury giant to dress Team France

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LVMH, led by Bernard Arnault (pictured with the medals for the Olympic games), has spent a rumoured £130m sponsoring the games..

Wall Street pins hopes on a set of upbeat results from Netflix

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Recent Netflix hits include Scoop, based on how BBC's Newsnight (pictured) secured Prince Andrew's interview about Jeffrey Epstein.

G7 fights for Ukraine cash as Russia's economy booms - ALEX BRUMMER

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The main focus for the Western democracies at this Spring's finance gathering has been Ukraine in spite of the crisis in the Middle-East.

Two female BP execs to leave in first reshuffle since Looney stepped down

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Leigh-Ann Russell (pictured), chief technology officer, is departing after 18 years while Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath will stand down after just two years.

MARKET REPORT: Airlines soar as Easyjet eyes a record summer

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.A post-pandemic boom helped Easyjet trim first-half losses by £50m but it lost between £340m and £360m in the six months to the end of March.

'I'm neither hero nor villain', insists disgraced fund star Neil Woodford

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The one-time investment star (pictured) said he hoped to shed light on events that led to the demise of Woodford Investment Management.

Hunt raises alarm over bid for Royal Mail as 'Czech Sphinx' plots fresh swoop

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Asked about a foreign takeover of Royal Mail, Hunt (pictured) said there were 'lessons' to be learned from the tangled mess at Thames Water.

My husband managed all my money. Now he's left me, what do I do? Money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL replies

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My husband dealt with our joint finances until we divorced last year. I feel completely overwhelmed at the thought of having to manage it all on my own! What should I do?

BUSINESS LIVE: EasyJet winter losses narrow; Hipgnosis faces takeover; Deliveroo returns to order growth

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The FTSE 100 closed up 29.06 at 7877.05. Among the companies with updates today are EasyJet, Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Deliveroo, National Grid, Rentokil, Home REIT, Dunelm and AJ Bell.

Neil Woodford is back as a finfluencer: You may remember me as the 'disgraced' fund manager

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Neil Woodford has reemerged with a newsletter claiming to offer readers an alternative to 'consensus thinking'.

Deliveroo returns to order growth as international trade booms

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The London-based food delivery company revealed its online purchases increased by 2 per cent year-on-year to 73.5 million in the first three months of 2024.

Hipgnosis agrees £1.1bn takeover deal by Concord Chorus

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Hipgnosis Songs Fund has agreed to a $1.4billion (£1.1billion) acquisition by Concord Chorus following a tumultuous period for the listed music rights investor.

AJ Bell shares jump as it tops 500,000 DIY investors with a record £80.3bn held

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AJ Bell saw its customer numbers rise and said 'favourable market movements' contributed 3% to assets under administration growth in the quarter.

Rentokil shares slip as investors mull mixed picture on crucial US business

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Rentokil shares slipped on Thursday as investors fretted intense competition with its main US rival could dent hopes of building the world's largest pest control company.

Co-op Bank agrees possible £780m takeover by Coventry Building Society

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The combined group is set to boast a balance sheet of £89billion, and provide new services to customers of both firms.

Foxtons hails best under-offer homes pipeline since Brexit referendum

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The estate agency revealed its under-offer pipeline at the end of March was more than a third higher than last year and 12 per cent up on 2022 levels.

Average car insurance bills rocket to almost £1,000: Costs surge £284 in just ONE year

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Figures have revealed the shocking rise people are paying for car insurance premiums, with average prices having skyrocketing by £403, which is almost double what they were three years ago.

Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey forecasts big inflation drop - boosting rate cut hopes

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The Bank of England 's governor last night forecast another big drop in inflation after it fell to the lowest level since September 2021.

Will your bank let you open more than one cash Isa? We reveal the giants ignoring new rules

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Isas already allow you to earn tax-free interest on up to £20,000 each tax year. But under recent reforms, they are now supposed to be more flexible.

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