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1. BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war

   The oil giant saw profits surge by over 130% to a better-than-expected 3.2 billion US dollars (£2.4 billion) in the first quarter.

2. Study highlights ‘extraordinary consolidation of power’ in pensions market

   More should be done to make sure that there is ‘proper accountability’ of trustees, former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb argued.

3. Sam Vanderpump refused liver offer to not ‘subject’ mother to disease impact

   The 29-year-old stars in Made In Chelsea.

4. Shell strikes £12.1 billion deal to buy Canadian energy firm

   The British energy giant said the acquisition will strengthen its resource base ‘for decades to come’.

5. John Lewis urges staff back to office amid turnaround

   John Lewis stressed that its policy ‘hasn’t changed’ and that it still maintains a hybrid approach for its workforce.

6. Starmer knew risks of ‘toxic, hot potato’ Epstein to Mandelson, says ex-mandarin

   Sir Philip Barton said there was no substance to allegations the Prime Minister’s former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney had sworn at him.

7. Santander agrees to pay compensation on mis-sold car loans

   Payouts are due on about 12.1 million mis-sold deals from various lenders at an average of £829 each, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

8. Chelsea urged to sign Bournemouth starlet dubbed 'special' by Andoni Iraola

   Cherries boss has emerged as early frontrunner to replace Liam Rosenior

9. From Milan to Lake Como: why Italy's dual escape never disappoints

   The opening of the Lake Como EDITION makes the case for a jaunt to Lombardy

10. Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on Peter Mandelson vetting row

    The Prime Minister has urged Labour backbenchers to ‘stand together against’ the motion.