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The latest national business headlines 04/05/23

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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.

UK competition watchdog to launch review into AI

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is launching a review of the artificial intelligence (AI) market. Find out more via the BBC.

Diesel ‘rip-off’ as wholesale prices cheaper than petrol for over a month, RAC says

Diesel drivers are being “ripped-off” at the pumps to the tune of around 16p per litre, according to a motoring group. Find out more via Sky News.

Shell makes £7.7bn profit in first quarter of 2023

Oil giant Shell has racked up earnings of $9.65bn (£7.66bn) for the first three months of this year, beating forecasts, as energy producers continue to post eye-watering profits. Find out more via the Guardian.

Strikes by security guards at Heathrow to go ahead after pay talks break down

A series of strikes by security guards at Heathrow Airport will go ahead from Thursday after last-minute talks over a pay dispute broke down. Find out more via the Evening Standard.

Tom Hammersley

Digital Content Officer at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. BA hons journalism graduate.

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