Experts have said that inflation is set to remain elevated over the coming months, particularly if global oil prices continue to spike.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is expected to have fallen to 3.3% in May, from 3.5% in April, according to a consensus of analysts.

The National Electricity System Operator (Neso) said there is set to be enough electricity to meet demand over the colder winter months.

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The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is expected to have fallen to 3.3% in May, from 3.5% in April, according to a consensus of analysts.

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The discount chain also indicated it will shut dozens more of its UK shops in the coming years under the new ownership.

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Tinder is now the world’s most-used app, with about 50 million users per month

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The feature will be rolled out on the dating app in the UK from mid-July.

Shares in Metro Bank have jumped by more than a 10th

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The company said there were historically low levels of equity capital markets activity in the UK over the past year.

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Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

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Debbie Crosbie, the only woman to lead a ‘big six’ bank in the UK, has been given a damehood for her services to financial services.

The blue chip index rose 0.23% to close at 8,884 on Thursday, topping a previous high of 8,871.31 on March 3.

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The energy giant was already a majority shareholder and will take over the rest of the group.

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Crest Nicholson highlighted ‘encouraging signs emerging in the UK housing sector’.

Assura said it had reached an agreement on a ‘best and final’ bid led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Stonepeak Partners.

Assura said it had reached an agreement on a ‘best and final’ bid led by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Stonepeak Partners.

Inditex, which is Europe’s largest fashion retailer, said spring and summer collections were being received well by shoppers.

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Matalan is set to open 10 new stores this year in regions including London, Essex and Northern Ireland.

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A deal between the two groups has created one of the UK’s largest delivery firms

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