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Energy lobby insiders will lead cold war against Labour
Ed Miliband's threatened price freeze will be resisted by people representing the big six power companies who have been put in key places -
Cadbury purple trademark blocked
Appeal court rules usage of colour was not specific enough and give Cadbury unfair competitive advantage -
Help to Buy sparks buyers' interest
Rush of calls reported since David Cameron announced £12bn scheme, originally scheduled for January, to begin next week -
Swiss probe currency 'manipulation'
Switzerland's regulator launches £3tn foreign exchange investigation involving 'multiple banks around the world' -
Ireland 'will need EU support'
IMF report warns that poor state of Irish banks is holding back recovery with bailout due to end
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Royal Mail's promise of first-class returns fails to silence sell-off critics
On Friday many people could see the value of their stake instantly rocket. While 96% of postal workers are against it, for the government – and City investors – it offers a huge windfall. Rupert Neate reports -
New car sales reach a five-year high
SMMT figures show rise for 19th consecutive month as car market 'reflects growing economic confidence' -
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