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Mortgage rates: Average two-year fix now above 6%

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It is the first time since December that the rate has been as high as 6%, driving up costs for homeowners. http://dlvr.it/SqtzZv

Keir Starmer pledges to end North Sea exploration and let areas profit from clean power

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Sir Keir Starmer will vow to cut bills and create jobs when he sets out his party's green energy plans. http://dlvr.it/SqtY8H

Pirelli: Italy blocks Chinese control of tyre giant

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It comes as tensions between Beijing and the West are in focus as the US secretary of state visits China. http://dlvr.it/SqtHdg

Mortgage help 'under review', says Michael Gove

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Michael Gove was asked about what whether any help would be given to those struggling with payments. http://dlvr.it/Sqs598

Amazon cleared to buy iRobot vacuum cleaner maker

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The UK competition watchdog says the online giant can buy iRobot, the maker of Roomba cleaners. http://dlvr.it/SqpZ0l

Odey firm to be broken up after harassment claims against its founder

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The hedge fund will be dismantled after allegations emerged about its founder Crispin Odey. http://dlvr.it/Sqlt77

Beyoncé blamed for inflation surprise in Sweden

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The frenzy stoked by the start of the singer's world tour is seen driving up prices in Sweden. http://dlvr.it/Sqj2bh

MPs grill financial watchdog over Odey probe

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MPs want the FCA to explain its handling of sexual harassment allegations against financier Crispin Odey. http://dlvr.it/Sqj2R1

US moves to block Microsoft's Activision takeover

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Regulators have asked a judge to block the proposed deal, arguing it could harm competition levels. http://dlvr.it/Sqf83t

Tuffnells: Parcel firm goes bust with loss of more than 2,000 jobs

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Administrators for Tuffnells say rising costs, the pandemic and competition have caused problems. http://dlvr.it/SqbFMX

Reddit communities go dark in protest at changes

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Thousands of subreddits are shut down for 48 hours following controversial charging plans. http://dlvr.it/SqY4l3

George Soros hands reins of $25bn empire to son Alex

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The American financier, targeted by right-wing conspiracists, is passing control of foundations to his son. http://dlvr.it/SqX31y

Why second-hand fashion is back in style

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"Pre-loved" clothing is big business and it is not just about saving money and the planet. http://dlvr.it/SqWs0G

Danone boss calls for higher taxes on unhealthy food

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Danone's UK president wants the government to use tax incentives to promote healthier products. http://dlvr.it/SqWfTL

Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down

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Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom? http://dlvr.it/SqTtp1

Crispin Odey: City boss quits firm after sexual misconduct claims

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Crispin Odey, a prominent hedge fund boss, strenuously denies the allegations. http://dlvr.it/SqTQgK

Reddit blackout: Subreddits to go private on Monday

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More than 1,000 subreddits will be inaccessible for 48 hours to protest changes. http://dlvr.it/SqR85R

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?

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The consumer group claims Clubcard pricing is not clear enough but Tesco says it meets current rules. http://dlvr.it/SqQFTy

Supreme Court backs Jack Daniel's in dog toy row

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"This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence," a judge wrote. http://dlvr.it/SqPM0Y

Why Singapore is the only place in the world selling lab-grown meat

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US-based Eat Just says its product is ethical, clean and green but scientists say it may just be a novelty. http://dlvr.it/SqNlYV

Odey Asset Management City investigated as sexual harassment claims emerge

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News of the investigation comes as found Mr Odey is accused of sexually harassing or assaulting 13 women. http://dlvr.it/SqN6m0

Rising rates to hit housing demand, builder says

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Housebuilder Crest Nicholson warns of a further slowdown as it reports lower sales and profits. http://dlvr.it/SqMhgM

Banks accused of 'measly' interest rates on savings

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MPs criticise banks as instant access savings rates sit well below the Bank of England base rate. http://dlvr.it/SqMCjC

Crypto: 24-hour cooling-off period included in ad overhaul

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Crypto bosses could face up to two years' imprisonment if they fail to comply with the new rules. http://dlvr.it/SqLK5h

Why millions of usable hard drives are being destroyed

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It is estimated that 90% of hard drives are destroyed. Why aren't more wiped and reused? http://dlvr.it/SqKjVM

Marks & Spencer scraps milk use-by dates to cut waste

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Supermarket becomes the latest to remove the dates, urging customers to use their judgement instead. http://dlvr.it/SqK56f

Heathrow security officers announce summer strikes

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Around 2,000 security officers will walk out for 31 days in June and August. http://dlvr.it/SqJ7yj

Rishi Sunak to raise trade issues in US talks with Joe Biden

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The prime minister says "subsidy races" are not a solution to hitting climate goals, as he visits Washington. http://dlvr.it/SqHfwm

TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists

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The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data. http://dlvr.it/SqHBkz

Shell adverts banned over misleading clean energy claims

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The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the adverts failed to mention Shell's more polluting activities. http://dlvr.it/SqGYp0

Sainsbury's chief executive total pay rises to £5m

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Simon Roberts earned a bonus and share awards despite a drop in profits at the supermarket chain. http://dlvr.it/SqFvXj

MoveIt hack: What action can data-breach victims take?

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Experts give advice to the more than 100,000 warned their personal data is in the hands of cyber-criminals. http://dlvr.it/SqDy7W

Energy giant SSE to pay £9.8m penalty for pricing breach

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The Perth-based company is found to have overcharged the National Grid for lowering output. http://dlvr.it/SqDSLH

CBI faces crunch vote in battle for survival

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The business lobby group is seeking a vote of confidence from members after a series of scandals. http://dlvr.it/SqD2Z4

US charges crypto giant Binance with 'web of deception'

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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao says his team is "standing by" to ensure the platform remains stable. http://dlvr.it/SqBskd

Susannah Dale: I want to help keep mothers in the workplace

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Susannah Dale is urging firms to sign a "maternity pledge", to support pregnant staff and new mums. http://dlvr.it/SqBL2m

Lidl next to vac pack mince despite Sainsbury's 'mush' complaints

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Lidl is following an eco-friendly move that some Sainsbury's shoppers complained turned the meat to mush. http://dlvr.it/Sq9rPm

Mortgage deals: Average two-year fix rises by £35 a month

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Mortgage rates have risen since recent figures showed inflation is not coming down as quickly as expected. http://dlvr.it/Sq9MYr

New business group to rival CBI ahead of crunch vote

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The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members. http://dlvr.it/Sq8xdt

Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in

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Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged. http://dlvr.it/Sq7z6F

Vote on CBI's reforms nerve-wracking, says new boss

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Rain Newton Smith says she believes the CBI should survive ahead of vote of confidence at the group. http://dlvr.it/Sq7Mx3

'Mortgage costs right now are terrifying'

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With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal. http://dlvr.it/Sq6n22

Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert

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Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week. http://dlvr.it/Sq6n10

Offer made to civil servants in bid to end strikes

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Unions say the government has offered staff below senior grades a lump sum of £1,500. http://dlvr.it/Sq4Zdb

Train strikes: How Saturday's walkout will affect you

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What you need to know about the walkout by Aslef train drivers, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZZ6

Strong job gains in US add to economic puzzle

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Employers defy predictions of a slowdown by hiring 339,000 workers, far above expectations. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZXW

Train strikes prompt sports fans to set off by bus

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Fans making their way to the FA Cup final and the Epsom Derby start their alternative routes http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZTn

Elon Musk's Twitter loses second trust and safety chief

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Ella Irwin is the second person to leave the role since Mr Musk bought Twitter in October 2022. http://dlvr.it/Sq4ZRw

The tech tricks that make computer games look real

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Computer games are becoming indistinguishable from photos or videos of the real world. http://dlvr.it/Sq1hCj

Debt advisor referral fees banned by regulator

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The FCA is banning fees that debt advisors receive for referring people to debt solution companies. http://dlvr.it/Sq1h9m