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Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have been chipping away at BP for 30 years

Today INEOS bought BP's petrochemicals business for $5 billion (£4.4 billion).

GDP falls by 2.2% in the first quarter as Covid-19 hurts UK economy

The UK economy declined by 2.2% in the first quarter, official figures have shown.

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Leicester businesses hit out as lockdown extended amid surge in coronavirus cases

Leicester business owners have criticised the Government's extension of the city's lockdown , saying the measures "won't make a difference".

England's roads set for busiest weekend of year as lockdown rules ease and overnight stays allowed

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Burnley captain Ben Mee 'humbled' by praise after condemnation of 'White Lives Matter' banner

Burnley captain Ben Mee says he has been "humbled" by the response from the public after strongly condemning a banner that read 'White Lives Matter Burnley'.

Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen tests positive for coronavirus

Former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen has confirmed he has tested positive for Covid-19.

Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic banned for three games after Leeds red card

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss the next three matches after being hit with retrospective action by the Football Association for his elbow on Leeds defender Ben White in Saturday's match at Elland Road.

Judge says 'ill' WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must appear at next court hearing 'or provide medical evidence'

A judge has ordered WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appear at his next court hearing unless he can provide medical evidence.

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