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Premier League clubs avoided £250m in tax, expert estimate

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It follows analysis of football agents being paid to represent both players and clubs in transfers. http://dlvr.it/SlmJQP

Dermalogica founder shares her business advice

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Jane Wurwand, who co-founded the skincare brand Dermalogica, shares her advice for our CEO Secrets series. http://dlvr.it/SljHC8

Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

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Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply. http://dlvr.it/SlfJrX

British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo dominated forced meter installations

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British Gas, Scottish Power and Ovo made up 70% of all forced installations last year, the government says. http://dlvr.it/SlbKDm

Jack Ma: Alibaba founder seen in China after long absence

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The 58-year-old reportedly visited a school that he founded in his hometown of Hangzhou. http://dlvr.it/SlbK2C

Crewless container ships appear on the horizon

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Autonomous container ships are undergoing trials with crewless voyages planned in the next two years. http://dlvr.it/SlXN6P

Cost of living: Women feel trust was 'violated' on housing app

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Women feel they are being forced to risk their safety when house hunting due to financial pressures. http://dlvr.it/SlVFXK

UK retail sales boosted by second-hand and discount stores

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Retail sales rose strongly last month as cash-strapped shoppers looked for cheaper options. http://dlvr.it/SlS5ZZ

Man Utd takeover: Sir Jim Ratcliffe & Sheikh Jassim to submit new bids as deadline extended amid confusion

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Ineos owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim are set to submit new bids to buy Manchester United after the deadline was extended. http://dlvr.it/SlPDBh

Veg shortages drive surprise jump in UK inflation

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The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices. http://dlvr.it/SlLD35

‘I left teaching to train as a heat pump engineer’

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Heat pumps could radically cut household CO2 emissions, but there's a shortage of qualified installers. http://dlvr.it/SlHCPL

Businessman blames minister for Kinloch Castle sale collapse

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Millionaire Jeremy Hosking has withdrawn his plan to buy Isle of Rum's state-owned Kinloch Castle. http://dlvr.it/SlD8R2

Avanti West Coast contract extended by six months

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Avanti West Coast, which was criticised over reliability, has made improvements, the government says. http://dlvr.it/SlD8GJ

The revolution underway in India's diamond industry

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India's long history with diamonds enters a new chapter as lab-grown versions of the gem take off. http://dlvr.it/Sl997X

Car-charging and dog hotels: Seven perks to lure you to the office

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Companies are trying a variety of incentives to lure staff back to the office. http://dlvr.it/Sl70yn

Signs of tenants being priced out of major cities - Rightmove

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Rising rents and bills, and a lack of options, mean people will leave their city, Rightmove says. http://dlvr.it/Sl4sZm

Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold dies aged 62

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Ms Gold transformed the company into a multi-million pound business and championed women in business. http://dlvr.it/Sl4sPR

John Lewis axes staff bonus and plans to cut jobs

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The department store operator and Waitrose owner reports losses in "a very tough year". http://dlvr.it/Sl20qK

What the Budget means for you and your money

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Childcare, energy bill support, pensions and more will affect your finances. This is the impact on you. http://dlvr.it/SkyxL4

HS2 delay will lift costs and cut jobs, says Labour

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Shadow Transport Secretary Louise Haigh claims leaked documents show firms could go bust. http://dlvr.it/Skvv8l

Masatoshi Ito, billionaire who made 7-Eleven a global giant, dies at 98

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Masatoshi Ito's company brought 7-Eleven to Japan - where a quarter of stores are now located. http://dlvr.it/Skrqyd

Strikes Update: How Monday 13 March junior doctors' strike will affect you

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What you need to know about the junior doctors' strike by the BBC's Zoe Conway. http://dlvr.it/Skns5K

Aramco: Saudi state-owned oil giant sees record profit of $161bn

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After a year when petrol prices soared, the Saudi firm announces a best-ever set of figures. http://dlvr.it/SkmPBW

UK to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution. http://dlvr.it/Skm5LQ

Budget 2023: Universal credit claimants to get more childcare cost help

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The announcement in next week's Budget is part of government plans to encourage people back to work. http://dlvr.it/Sklplc

BP chief's annual pay more than doubles to £10m

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Bernard Looney, who once called the oil firm a "cash machine", has seen profits jump on soaring prices. http://dlvr.it/Skjl0X

Ex-Goldman Sachs Malaysia boss gets 10 years for 1MDB scheme

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The bank's ex-Malaysia head was found guilty last year in one of the world's biggest financial scandals. http://dlvr.it/SkfwPv

Frankie and Benny's owner to close 35 more restaurants

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The firm, which also owns Chiquito, says it is closing sites due to rising costs. http://dlvr.it/Skbvz1

Foxtons boss: Struggling renters have to move further out of London

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The boss of London's biggest estate agency says a lack of available properties is driving people further out. http://dlvr.it/SkXv6l

Greggs to open 150 shops and extend opening hours

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The move comes after the bakery chain posted bumper sales for last year, but also put up prices. http://dlvr.it/SkXtvS

Elon Musk's Tesla cuts prices again as tries to boost sales

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Tesla boss Elon Musk has previously said he hoped price cuts would help the firm avoid the hit from a "pretty difficult recession" in 2023. http://dlvr.it/SkTnHc

Scottish bakery Morton's Rolls 'ceases trading'

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Companies House said it could strike off the bakery after it missed a deadline to file accounts. http://dlvr.it/SkQn65

King's Coronation: Pubs to stay open longer in England and Wales

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People in England and Wales will get served for an extra two hours to mark King Charles III's coronation. http://dlvr.it/SkNdtW

Money Diary: 'My DJ gigs bring in £3,000 a month'

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Aaron, a 33-year-old DJ from east London, shares his weekly spending diary. http://dlvr.it/SkLWcH

Building giant CRH chooses US over London in blow to UK

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CRH says it is considering moving its main share listing in a further blow to the UK stock market. http://dlvr.it/SkHhCY

Court bid to protect against ‘ghost landlords’ fails

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Property owners welcome ruling that defines who a landlord is, but campaigners say it lets down tenants. http://dlvr.it/SkDbwt

Brexit deal: Sausage, plant and potato firms welcome new framework

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Sausage producer Heck, garden centre Hillmount and Wilson's Country potato growers express their "delight". http://dlvr.it/Sk9XLc