Economy
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UK mortgage borrowing hits record as stamp duty cut fuels activity
UK mortgage borrowing hit a record £17.9bn in June as homebuyers raced to complete purchases before the stamp duty holiday started to…
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Quarantine for vaccinated travellers from EU, US could be relaxed
Fully-vaccinated travellers from so-called ‘amber’ countries in the European Union, as well as the United States, could soon join jabbed British travellers…
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Marston’s trading ahead of expectations as weather, Euros lend a hand
Pub and hotel group Marston’s hailed better-than-expected trading since May on Wednesday, with warmer weather and the Euros lending a hand, as…
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House price growth eases as stamp duty holiday ends
House price growth eased slightly in July as the stamp duty holiday came to an end, according to a survey released on…
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UK shop prices fall but retailers’ costs rise – BRC
Shop prices fell more sharply in July as food and fashion retailers battled for household spending but cost pressures are mounting for…
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Savills lifts 2021 house price growth forecast
Savills lifted its 2021 house price forecast on Tuesday, citing the extension of the stamp duty holiday. The property group now expects…
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UK retail stocks slump to record low – CBI
UK retail sales rose strongly in July but stocks fell to a record low and are set to dip further amid supply…
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BoE’s Vlieghe pushes back on calls for slowing monetary stimulus
A top Bank of England official pushed back on calls for the monetary authority to dial back on stimulus, arguing that inflationary…
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Retail footfall surge on ‘Freedom Day’ simmers down during heatwave
So-called ‘Freedom Day’ in England saw a rise in retail footfall across the UK last week, fresh data revealed on Monday, with…
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Euro zone July business activity soars but Delta worries hit confidence
Euro zone business activity in July expanded at its fastest monthly pace in more than 20 years as services were boosted by…
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