Economy
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CMA to look into P&O and DFDS capacity sharing agreement
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether or not a capacity sharing agreement with respect to driver-accompanied freight…
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Ofwat confirms final in-period ODI determinations
The Water Services Regulation Authority confirmed on Thursday that £67.0m would be repaid to companies or customers as a result of water…
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Sika to buy rival MBCC for CHF5.5bn
Swiss chemicals group Sika has agreed to buy German rival MBCC Group – the former BASF construction chemicals business – for CHF5.5bn.…
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House prices climb as demand outstrips supply
UK house prices have continued to climb, a leading industry survey showed on Thursday, supported by a shortage of homes coming to…
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UK economic growth slows in third quarter
UK economic growth slowed in the third quarter amid supply chain issues, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for…
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Supply issues, Brexit and wage pressures set to stagnate UK economy
Supply chain disruptions and a slump in consumer confidence are set to see the UK economy stagnate in the medium-term, a major…
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Supermarket prices surge as cost pressures bite
Grocery price inflation has surged to a 14-month high, industry data showed on Tuesday, further squeezing already under-pressure household finances. According to…
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UK retailers see sales lift ahead of crucial festive season
Retail sales jumped last month, industry data showed on Tuesday, as consumers splashed out on Halloween and got festive shopping underway. According…
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UK footfall declines 9.3% in week ended 6 November
Retail experts Springboard revealed on Monday that footfall across UK retail destinations declined 9.3% week-on-week in the seven days ended 6 November.…
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Eurozone retail sales unexpectedly decline in September
Eurozone retail sales fell unexpectedly in September, with shoppers in Germany staying at home and overall weaker non-food sales as the fourth…
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