Reeves to restrict UK competition watchdog’s merger investigations
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Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth
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OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
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UK economy unexpectedly contracted 0.1% in January
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UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
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UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
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Trump administration mulling new travel restrictions on citizens from dozens of countries
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Exploited, recognised as a slavery victim, now facing deportation: one seafarer’s UK ordeal
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NTSB calls for permanent helicopter flight restrictions around Washington airport after fatal collision
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Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
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Report: Arsenal & Chelsea face competition for £50m transfer
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