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CBI banned alcohol-only events after staff party, says ex-chief

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Former boss Dame Carolyn Fairbairn claims she took action following poor behaviour at the event. http://dlvr.it/SpPsSt

Government rules out more help on energy bills

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The price cap on gas and electricity is set to fall, but at about £2,000 remains historically high. http://dlvr.it/SpPsDS

Energy bills predicted to fall from July by nearly £450

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Ofgem is poised to announce a cut in its price cap next week, according to an energy consultancy firm. http://dlvr.it/SpMjch

Ed Sheeran, Adele and Harry Styles among richest Britons under 35

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The musicians all have wealth of more than £150m, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List. http://dlvr.it/SpKd21

Cost-of-living payment date announced for people with disabilities

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Those who receive qualifying benefits will receive £150 between 20 June and 4 July to help pay bills. http://dlvr.it/SpKcjs

Princess of Wales's parents' party firm sold after collapse

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Party Pieces, started by Carole Middleton in 1987, is sold after falling into administration. http://dlvr.it/SpGpPG

Purplebricks snapped up by rival Strike for £1

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The online estate agent agrees a deal to sell its business and assets to rival Strike for the token sum of £1. http://dlvr.it/SpCrGV

Teachers and nurses dragged into higher taxes, warns think tank

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The Institute for Fiscal Studies warns a freeze on income tax thresholds will hit middle earners. http://dlvr.it/Sp8rX2

Eurovision: Liverpool event better than we imagined, businesses say

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Businesses in Liverpool celebrate a bumper two weeks thanks to an influx of visitors for Eurovision. http://dlvr.it/Sp6Cyr

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices

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The competition watchdog will look at whether a failure in competition means customers are overpaying. http://dlvr.it/Sp5qsM

Engineering giant Wood sees off takeover interest from investment firm

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Apollo Management Holdings announced it will not make a formal bid for the Aberdeen-based firm. http://dlvr.it/Sp3zh8

Vice and Motherboard owner files for bankruptcy

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Vice Media Group, which was once valued at $5.7bn, is set to be sold but will keep operating. http://dlvr.it/Sp36Jd

Percy Pig ice cream renamed after 'polite' M&S request

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Fabio Vincenti is now considering alternative names for his pig-based treat. http://dlvr.it/Sp368Q

Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities

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Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis. http://dlvr.it/Sp367Q

AI creator on the risks, opportunities and how it may make humans 'boring'

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AI boss on the future of artificial intelligence and what will happen if computers become more clever than humans. http://dlvr.it/Sp13t8

Ferrari resists pressure to phase out combustion engine

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The boss of the supercar maker said it would be "arrogant" to dictate to customers what they can buy. http://dlvr.it/Sp0qnh

Is the UK too late to beat the US in the global trade war?

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The US is offering huge incentives to electric car firms, but the UK risks falling behind. http://dlvr.it/Sp0fqj

Skipton: Will deposit-free mortgages help budding first-time buyers?

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Will Skipton Building Society's deposit-free deal help those hoping to buy in the lender's home town? http://dlvr.it/SnyQLd

GMB union writes to tribunal for Amazon recognition in pay row

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The trade union is writing to the Central Arbitration Committee to request legal recognition. http://dlvr.it/Snxll0

Holiday car hire costs soar since pandemic, says Which?

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Consumer group Which? says costs at popular destinations are up with customers often stung by hidden charges. http://dlvr.it/Snwq12

Australian government approves first new coal mine since elected

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The government came to power a year ago promising greater action on climate change. http://dlvr.it/SnwPRS

Confectionery firms try to sugar coat price rises

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Makers of sweets and chocolates are aiming to shield customers from their higher costs. http://dlvr.it/Snvp97

Be careful with 100% mortgages, homebuyers told

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The Bank of England governor says buyers should treat these sometimes riskier deals with caution. http://dlvr.it/SnvDG9

Adidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds

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The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage. http://dlvr.it/Sntrng

UK economy to avoid recession this year, says Bank

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The Bank of England's forecast comes as it raises interest rates to 4.5%. http://dlvr.it/SnsvkK

Jimmy Lai: Son of jailed Hong Kong tycoon condemns UK 'hypocrisy'

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The son of Jimmy Lai has criticised the UK government for not defending human rights in Hong Kong. http://dlvr.it/SnsTnX

Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold

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Major renewable energy projects being delayed by more than 10 years as grid reaches capacity. http://dlvr.it/Snrv2p

How worried should I be about the US economy?

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Bank failures, job cuts and a stalled out stock market - is the world's largest economy in trouble? http://dlvr.it/Snr9r7

US inflation below 5% for first time in two years

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Prices rose 4.9% over the 12 months to April, the latest figures show. http://dlvr.it/SnqmBn

Asos widens losses as shoppers cut back

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The online retailer, which owns Topshop, says trading has been "very challenging" in recent months. http://dlvr.it/SnpqGV

India’s booming population needs more women at work

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More women must join the workforce for India to reap its demographic potential - but that's not easy. http://dlvr.it/SnpQtB

John Lewis staff to vote on future plans as anger grows

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Boss Sharon White faces vote of confidence amid concerns about the retailer's performance. http://dlvr.it/SnntYw

Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water bosses refuse bonuses over sewage spill

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The CEOs of Thames, Yorkshire and South West Water will not take their bonuses this year. http://dlvr.it/SnnG9N

Tesco chairman denies inappropriate touching

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John Allan refutes allegations he touched women during events at the supermarket and CBI. http://dlvr.it/SnmJ8G

Is Congress playing a high stakes game of political chicken?

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The US is at the risk of actually hitting its debt limit and causing a global economic catastrophe. http://dlvr.it/Snlqcr

Tech layoffs: LinkedIn cuts 700 jobs and closes China app

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The careers site is the latest tech company to announce major job cuts. http://dlvr.it/SnlQXF

Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot

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Silicon Valley veteran tells the BBC he thinks AI creations should be clearly labelled. http://dlvr.it/Snkv1v

Royal Mail boss expected to resign within weeks

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Simon Thompson is said to be in talks after a bitter union dispute and after he was accused of misleading MPs. http://dlvr.it/SnkJfY

Sunday sunshine helps Coronation pub takings

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One pub chain says sales on Sunday had been "really, really strong" as hospitality firms hope for a boost. http://dlvr.it/SnjQht

India: What the smartphone market tells us about its economy

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Samsung and Apple have increased their market share and revenues as cheaper rivals see sales slow. http://dlvr.it/SnhZHT

Janet Yellen: US treasury secretary warns of debt ceiling 'catastrophe'

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The US treasury secretary warns Congress it must act to raise the country's borrowing limit. http://dlvr.it/Snh4CH

Horizon scandal: Post Office boss to pay back part of bonus

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Nick Read has admitted last year's accounts contained an "incorrect statement" about work done for the Horizon Inquiry. http://dlvr.it/Sngt0D

Tata Steel warns of uncertainty over future of UK business

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The steelmaker is seeking government support to help switch away from coal-fired blast furnaces. http://dlvr.it/Sng2K3

Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack

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Joseph Sullivan was convicted over covering up a security breach of 57 million user accounts in 2016. http://dlvr.it/SnflCR

Shell selling stake in controversial Cambo oil field

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The project - west of Shetland - is the second-largest undeveloped discovery in the UK's North Sea. http://dlvr.it/SnfT5Y

Yorkshire's independent brewers in battle to survive 'perfect storm'

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Independent brewers in Yorkshire react to news that one of their famous counterparts is in trouble. http://dlvr.it/SncRjW

Sausage maker Heck cuts vegan range as appetite drops

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Heck says the public's appetite for meat-free sausages and burgers is "not really there yet". http://dlvr.it/SnYlnL

Number of people getting mortgages rises sharply

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The Bank of England says the number of mortgages approved in March increased but from low levels. http://dlvr.it/SnYlgt

Coca-Cola supplies could be hit by strike - union

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Workers at Europe's biggest soft drinks factory in Wakefield are balloted over industrial action. http://dlvr.it/SnVsYK

UK house prices in surprise rise in April, says Nationwide

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Market conditions improving after prices fall for seven consecutive months, Nationwide says. http://dlvr.it/SnRvVg