Economy
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Supply shortages still holding back new car registrations
Private new car registrations reversed a four month slide in November, according to fresh figures on Monday, although supply shortages were still…
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CBI cuts UK growth forecasts
The Confederation of British Industry has cut its UK economic growth forecasts for this year and the next as global supply issues…
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Ofgem launches review into energy firms’ responses to Storm Arwen
Ofgem has launched an investigation into power firms’ responses to Storm Arwen as it removed a limit on compensation for thousands of…
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Best to wait for more data on Omicron before hiking Bank Rate, BoE’s Saunders says
One of the most hawkish top Bank of England officials said at the end of the week that it might be best…
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UK govt failed to apply anti-fraud checks on Covid loans – NAO
UK taxpayers face billions of pounds of losses after the government failed to implement anti-fraud measures on its £47bn small business Covid…
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UK service sector growth remains strong in November
Growth in the UK services sector eased a touch in November but remained strong amid the fastest rise in new business intake…
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Eurozone Nov PMI rise could be short-lived as Omicron threatens – IHS Markit
Eurozone business activity picked up the pace in November but the acceleration could be short lived as the Omicron coronavirus variant and…
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UK store visits drop as bad weather deters shoppers – BRC
Visits to UK shops fell in November as bad weather kept shoppers away and Black Friday failed to boost footfall, a survey…
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UK retail footfall declines in November
Footfall in UK retail destinations fell in November but was still a “much improved” result when compared to July, when footfall was…
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Euro zone Nov manufacturing up, but inflation tightens squeeze
Euro zone manufacturing growth rose slightly in November with worsening supply chain constraints hitting output and sending raw materials costs soaring, according…
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