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#Britain
Banking
Britain’s consumer-credit stress is becoming a bank-risk story
UK consumer loan defaults hit their highest level since 2009, giving British lenders an early warning on provisions, pricing and consumer strain.
By Naomi Voss
Economy
UK borrowing and retail sales tell the same energy story
UK borrowing and retail sales flashed the same April warning: £24.3bn of borrowing and a 1.3 per cent sales fall as fuel costs bit.
By Helena Brandt
Commodities
Europe oil windfall tax fight grows as Iran profits swell
Europe oil windfall tax plans are widening as BP, Shell and TotalEnergies try to defend Iran-war trading gains, buybacks and fuel margins.
By Reza Najjar
Economy
UK food price caps test inflation policy as costs rise
UK food price caps are the Treasury's answer to rising grocery inflation, but any relief would shift the bill through margins, rules or later prices.
By Helena Brandt
