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Last Updated: Tuesday, 17 April 2007, 09:49 GMT 10:49 UK
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A surge in the rate of UK inflation sends the pound through the $2 mark for the first time since 1992.

Tesco reports profits of £2.55bn following a strong year of international expansion.
A pipeline leak in Canada is helping oil prices recover from Monday's falls.

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