Economy
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German industrial production drops more than expected
German industrial production fell more than expected in April as signs emerged that supply constraints were holding back output. Factory, energy and…
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Retail footfall surges amid warm weather, half term
Footfall at UK retail destinations surged last week, boosted by warm weather and the half-term holiday, according to research released on Monday…
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UK house prices hit fresh record high
UK house prices reached another record high in May, according to Halifax, with the property market remaining “buoyant” headed into the summer.…
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UK government scheme to help local first-time buyers offering homes 30% cheaper
The UK government has launched the First Homes scheme that will help first-time buyers who are key workers and local residents access…
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UK car registrations soar in May but still lower than pre-Covid levels
UK new car registrations soared in May as showrooms reopened after the national Covid lockdown, but were still lower than 2019 pre-pandemic…
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UK construction activity grows at fastest rate in nearly 7 years
Activity in the UK construction sector grew in May at the fastest rate in nearly seven years amid a record jump in…
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Travel stocks slump as no countries set to be added to green list
Travel stocks slumped on Thursday amid reports the government will not be adding any new destinations to its quarantine-free green list when…
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Travel stocks slump as no countries set to be added to ‘green’ list
Travel stocks slumped on Thursday amid reports the government will not be adding any new destinations to its quarantine-free list when it…
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Growth in eurozone services sector hits 3-year high
Growth in the eurozone services sector hit a three-year high in May as Covid-related restrictions eased, according to a survey released on…
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Growth in UK services sector hits 24-year high
Growth in the UK services sector hit a 24-year high in May as coronavirus restrictions eased, according to a survey released on…
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