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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Oil prices surge after surprise move to cut output Oil prices have surged after several of the world’s largest exporters announced surprise cuts in production. Find out more via the BBC. Richard Branson’s satellite launching firm Virgin Orbit

Applications for the 2023 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards close today, 31 March. Businesses can enter an unlimited number of categories at the awards, with no fewer than 15 to choose from, by submitting a fast and free application on the Chamber website. The high-profile awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of local businesses who have

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Civil servants to strike in April More than 130,000 civil servants have voted to go on strike next month over pay, pensions and job security. Find out more via the BBC. UK banking ‘resilient’ and inflation fight remains

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Bank warns interest rates will rise again if firms hike prices Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey has warned firms that raising prices risks allowing high inflation to persist and hurting the “least well off”. Find out more

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. UK interest rates: Another rise expected as prices soar The Bank of England is expected to increase interest rates for an 11th consecutive time following a surprise jump in the rate of rising prices. Find out more via

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Energy bill help drives UK borrowing to February record Energy support schemes for households pushed government borrowing in February to its highest level for the month since records began in 1993. Find out more via the BBC. RMT

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. UK wages failing to keep up with costs Fifteen years of wage stagnation has left British workers £11,000 worse off per year, according to research shared exclusively with BBC Panorama. UBS takeover of Credit Suisse: Embattled bank’s chairman

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Energy bill help to continue until end of June Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will deliver his Spring Budget in the Commons at around 12:30 GMT this morning. Ahead of a slew of announcements later, the Treasury says that energy

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. HSBC to buy UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank A deal has been agreed for HSBC to buy the UK arm of the failed US Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the government has announced. Find out more via the