Economy
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UK inflation hits 30-year high of 5.5% in January
UK inflation hit 5.5% in January as consumer prices hit their highest level since 1992, the Office for National Statistics said on…
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UK wages rise as jobs market withstands pressures
UK wages rose in the final quarter of 2021 as the Labour market withstood the end of furlough and the start of…
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Goldman Sachs upgrades cash, downgrades credit
Goldman Sachs said on Monday that it remains “broadly pro risk” in its asset allocation, ‘overweight’ equities and commodities, and ‘underweight’ bonds,…
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Retail footfall rises as office return continues
Footfall at UK retail destinations rose last week as workers continued to return to offices, according to figures released on Monday by…
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Tube, bus fares to rise as DfT funding war with TfL continues
The cost of commuting is set to rise further in the capital, with Transport for London announcing its biggest fare increases in…
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UK economy shrinks less than expected
The UK economy shrank less than expected in December as activity to combat the Omicron variant helped offset the virus’s impact on…
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UK housing market starts 2022 on front foot
The UK housing market got off to a strong start in 2022, industry research showed on Thursday. According to the latest residential…
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Financial confidence slumps to eight-year low
Households’ confidence in their financial outlook has slumped to its lowest level in more than eight years, research published on Wednesday showed.…
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UK rents surge to 13-year high
UK rents have hit a 13-year high, industry research showed on Wednesday, further compounding a growing cost of living crisis. According to…
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UK new car registrations rise in January, FY growth forecast cut
New car registrations rose 27.5% across the UK in January but the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders warned that registrations were…
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