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Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods owner dies at 94

The high-profile Egyptian businessman lost his son Dodi in the car crash that killed Princess Diana.

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Will post-Brexit food checks ever happen?

The UK government this week delayed changes to arrangements for EU food imports for the fifth time.

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UK economy makes stronger recovery during Covid

Revised official figures reveal that the UK grew at the end of 2021 rather than shrinking.

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Octopus to buy Shell’s household energy firm

About 1.4 million households will see their accounts switched to a new provider.

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X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent.

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House prices see biggest yearly decline since 2009

Nationwide says higher borrowing costs have led to a slowdown in activity in the housing market.

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Ukraine war: UK arms giant BAE Systems sets up local business

The firm says the decision may allow it ultimately to produce light artillery inside the country.

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Storm power cuts: Maximum compensation nearly triples to £2,000

The energy watchdog has hiked the amount households and businesses can receive from £700 to £2,000.

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Passenger journeys disrupted by train strikes

Some train companies are not running services on Saturday in a dispute with workers over pay.

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Wilko: HMV owner Doug Putman moves closer to rescue deal

The Canadian billionaire wants to keep up to 300 shops open if he succeeds in buying the chain.

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