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Sports Direct increases Debenhams stake to 16%

Mike Ashley's leisure retailer ups its holding in the High Street department store chain.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Black market

How a 119% tax on tea imports in the 1750s helped smuggling become a vital part of the UK economy.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Ford recalls 52,000 F-250 pick-up trucks over park fault

The vehicle could roll in park mode unless the hand brake is on, the company warns.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Google reveals latest UK tax bill

The search giant was charged £36.4m in UK corporation tax in the year to June 2016.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Six changes to your finances from 1 April

1 April brings changes to some important rates and taxes affecting your finances.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Two million workers receive 4% pay rise

Business concern as minimum pay for workers aged 25 and over rises from £7.20 an hour to £7.50.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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