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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels

The price of oil has fallen to levels not seen since before the Iran war as traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route gradually resumes.

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EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer

The low-cost Luton-based airline said the US investment firm's bid was worth £6.50 a share, compared with the previous offers of £5.60, £6 and £6.25 a share.

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Price cuts on family summer days out come into force

Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays.

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The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof'

If you think it is hot where you work, try fitting aluminium solar panels to a steel roof. Or carrying scaffolding tubes up a ladder in 33C (91.4F). Or driving a bus with no air conditioning.

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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote her to a junior cabinet position if he becomes the Labour Party leader.

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Attraction tax cut welcomed by businesses

Plans to cut prices at family attractions over the summer holidays will be a "wonderful initiative" to help more people visit, a business has said.

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Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home

A Texas woman is suing Tesla and a driver for at least $1m (£759,000) in damages after one of the electric vehicles crashed into her family home, killing her mother