Economy
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UK economic growth slows more than expected in May
UK economic growth slowed more than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Economic…
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Visits to UK shops flatline in June – BRC
Visits to UK shops flatlined in June as restrictions remained largely unchanged from the month before, an industry survey showed. Retail footfall…
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UK property prices benefit as new listings falter – RICS
The number of new properties coming to market continued to fall in June, industry research showed on Thursday, as demand outstripped faltering…
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UK retail footfall continues recovering in June, Springboard says
Footfall across UK retail destinations improved markedly at the start of June before easing back after government announced that ‘freedom day’ would…
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UK house prices ease for first time this year – Halifax
UK house prices have dipped for the first time this year, industry data showed on Wednesday, as the stamp duty holiday started…
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UK faces unfunded spending pressures from pandemic – OBR
The UK faces unfunded spending pressures as a result of the pandemic that could require higher taxes or more borrowing, the country’s…
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Barclays prohibits credit or debit card payments on Binance
Barclays clients and Binance spokespeople have expressed their dissatisfaction through comments on social networks, the former, and statements to specialized media, the…
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UK construction surges as economy reopens – PMI
New orders fuelled the fastest rise in UK construction activity for 24 years but the sector faces rising costs, a survey showed.…
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FCA to ban cold calling as it confirms funeral plans overhaul
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed how it intends to regulate the sale of funeral plans, including a ban on cold calling,…
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New car registrations grow in June despite ongoing supply issues
New car registrations grew 28.0% year-on-year in June to 186,128, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, even as the…
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