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Markets
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister.
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World
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
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Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government
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World
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
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Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada and Carney vows to 'intensify' trade talks
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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