Economy
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UK shoppers flock to high streets as restrictions ease
Shoppers flocked to bricks and mortar stores in April, industry data published on Thursday showed, as non-essential retail started to reopen. According…
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UK car sales rocket as showrooms reopen
New car registrations motored ahead in April, industry data showed on Wednesday, as showrooms reopened and customers returned. According to the Society…
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Shopper numbers ease as cold weather keeps people indoors
Cooler temperatures and rain dampened footfall on British high streets last week, industry data showed on Tuesday. According to Springboard, footfall across…
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Mortgage borrowing surges to record high – BoE
Mortgage borrowing surged to an all-time high in March, official data showed on Tuesday, as the UK property market continued to boom.…
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Manufacturing sector hits 27-year high despite supply crunch
The UK manufacturing sector surged in April, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Tuesday, but disruptions to the supply chain continued to…
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UK house prices rise most since 2004 in April, Nationwide says
House prices are surging back in the UK and the pace is set to pick up further in coming months, the results…
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UK house prices accelerate further in April, Nationwide says
House prices are surging back in the UK and the pace is set to pick up further in coming months, the results…
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UK government announces ‘self-driving’ cars could be allowed on motorways in 2021
Self-driving cars could be seen on British motorways later in 2021 announced the UK government on Wednesday. Drivers could soon be allowed…
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Shop prices remain under pressure – BRC
UK shop prices continued to fall in April, industry data showed on Wednesday, although the rate of decline has started to ease.…
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Jefferies reiterates ‘hold’ rating on HSBC following Q1 results
Jefferies reiterated its ‘hold’ rating on HSBC on Tuesday, following the publication of the lender’s forecast-beating first quarter numbers. The bank, which…
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