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BUSINESS CLOSE: Phoenix Group tops expectations; Joules names new CEO

The FTSE 100 has closed up 0.1 per cent to 7,509.15, while the FTSE 250 ended the day up 0.2 per cent to 20,382.76. Among UK companies with reports and updates are Phoenix Group, Joules Group, Safestay and AstraZeneca. Read the Monday 15 August Business Live blog below.

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