Economy
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UK house prices rise at fastest annual rate since 2004 – ONS
UK house prices rose at their fastest annual rate in June since 2004 as buyers rushed to beat the stamp duty deadline,…
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UK inflation eases to 2% in July, in line with BoE target
UK inflation fell more than expected in July, easing pressure on the Bank of England, according to figures released on Wednesday by…
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Grocery sales falling more slowly in last four weeks
Grocery sales fell 4% year-on-year over the 12 weeks to 8 August, fresh data revealed on Tuesday, although sales were declining much…
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UK job vacancies hit record high in July amid staff shortages
UK job vacancies hit a record high in May to July amid staff shortages in many industries, according to figures released on…
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IEA cuts oil demand forecast as Delta variant spreads
Global demand for oil will be less than expected in 2021 as fresh Covid-19 restrictions to contain the Delta variant suppress oil…
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UK housing market cools as stamp duty effect fades
The UK housing market cooled in July as the stamp duty holiday began to taper off though prices continued to rise, a…
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UK economy grows 4.8% in second quarter
The UK economy grew by 4.8% between April and June as lockdown restrictions eased, in line with expectations, according to figures released…
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UK retail sales slow during wet July – BRC
UK retail sales slowed during a wet July and more stores closed as the pandemic continued to damage the UK’s high streets,…
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Britain’s used car market surges in Q2, says SMMT
Britain’s used car market grew 108.6% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with…
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Annual house price growth eases in July
Annual house price growth eased in July, hitting its lowest level since March amid signs of a “cooling market” as the stamp…
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