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EU tax probe widened to Belgium

The European Commission has widened its corporate tax probe to include Belgium's rules on so-called "excess profit".

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Ocado reports first annual profit

Online grocer Ocado reports a full-year pre-tax profit for the first time since launching in 2000 as sales jump to almost £1bn.

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Lower oil price hits BP profits

BP reports a fall in underlying profits and says it will reduce spending on exploration because of lower oil prices.

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Energy price sites earn £30 a switch

The big five energy comparison sites have admitted they earn up to £30 in commission every time a customer switches provider

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BP and the falling price of oil

BP and the falling price of oil - interactive video

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UK construction output picks up

Activity in the UK's construction sector picked up in January from a 17-month low in December, a closely-watched survey suggests.

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