Economy
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More than 11,000 shops lost in 2020, research shows
More than 11,000 shops permanently shut down in the UK last year, according to research published on Wednesday, hit by changing consumer…
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UK business activity surges back to growth – PMI
UK business activity returned to growth in March, powered by stronger consumer confidence and rebounding sales ahead of a planned lifting of…
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UK inflation unexpectedly falls in February
UK inflation unexpectedly fell in February as the price of clothes and second-hand cars declined, according to figures released on Tuesday by…
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FCA warns of rise in young investors engaging in high-risk transactions
The Financial Conduct Authority published findings on Tuesday that show how young investors are increasingly engaging in high-risk transactions such as cryptocurrencies…
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UK manufacturing whirs back to life in March, despite headwinds
Britain’s factories are whirring back to life with activity expected to accelerate rapidly over the next quarter, the results of a closely-followed…
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UK manufacturing whirs back to life in March, despite headwinds from shortages
Britain’s factories are whirring back to life with activity expected to pick up rapidly over the next quarter, the results of a…
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Consumers shift spending habits to local stores during pandemic
Consumer spending declined 7.1% in 2020 due to the restrictions caused by the pandemic with buyers turning to local stores for their…
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UK unemployment rate unexpectedly ticks lower in January
The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked lower in the three months to January, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office…
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Retail footfall rises ahead of lockdown anniversary – Springboard
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose last week as the anniversary of lockdown looms, driven by high streets, according to the latest…
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UK’s green homes grant in need of rescue after ‘botched’ administration
MPs announced on Monday that the UK government’s scheme for green home insulation was botched by a disastrous administration and is in…
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