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BP (BP.) chief says targeting gas could hurt efforts to lower carbon emissions. Bob Dudley says gas to play ‘vital role’ in transition toward cleaner fuels
BT Group (BT.A) to revamp 615 stores in ‘national champion’ push. Telecoms company prepares for government talks over national fibre broadband rollout
Thomas Cook Group (TCG) shops bought by Hays Travel. Surprise deal expected to save up to 2,500 jobs in collapsed company
GVC Holdings (GVC) lifts outlook on rising over-the-counter gambling. OTC betting offsets hit from crackdown on gaming machines
