Economy
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Bank of England expands bond-buying programme
The Bank of England expanded its emergency bond-buying programme on Tuesday for the second time this week. The Bank said the programme…
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UK unemployment rate falls to lowest since 1974
The UK unemployment rate fell in the three months to August to its lowest level since February 1974 as more Britons dropped…
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UK labour market data: “We are seeing an increase in enquiries from people who have been dismissed” – reaction
As we digest the release of the ONS labour market data published this morning, the following comments give some interesting insight into…
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BoE widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts – reaction from advisers, investment and wealth managers
This morning, the Bank of England has announced that it will widen the scope of its daily gilt purchase operations to include purchases…
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Outlook for the public finances: latest IFS analysis indicates ‘big and painful spending cuts’ needed unless tax cuts cancelled
With a weaker economy, getting government finances on a sustainable path without cancelling tax cuts could force the Chancellor into big and…
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Bank of England widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts
Another day, and another update from the Bank of England that it is expanding bond purchases. Today’s report was issued early this…
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German govt to pay December gas bills for households, SMEs
The German government will pay the December gas bill for its citizens and small-to-medium sized businesses, under a planned cap published by…
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UK retail footfall drops 1.6% week-on-week
UK retail footfall contracted week-on-week in the seven days ended 9 October, with rising energy prices seemingly impacting retail appetite. Compared to…
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Ministers pressing ahead with renewable energy windfall tax – report
UK ministers are reportedly pressing ahead with plans to cap prices at renewable energy generators, after talks failed to persuade them to…
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Eurozone investor sentiment falls again in October – Sentix
Eurozone investor morale fell for the third month in a row to its lowest level since May 2020, according to a survey…
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