Economy
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Independent retailers help stem rise in empty stores – BRC
Empty UK stores remained at a record high in the third quarter but vacancies did not rise for the first time in…
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Living standards to fall after Sunak budget – IFS
Living standards will fall for many people in the UK as a result of Rishi Sunak’s budget, one of Britain’s top economic…
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UK Budget: Sunak gambles on spending spree ahead of pre-election tax cuts
UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday gambled on a budget spending package to help Britain recover from the Covid pandemic with…
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UK Budget: Rising debt interest payments ‘could hit growth forecasts’
Rising interest payments could hit the UK economy’s chances of 6.5% growth next year, economists said on Wednesday after the the government…
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UK Budget: GDP growth revised up to 6.5% for 2021, 6% next year
UK economic growth has been lifted to 6.5% this year and 6% in 2022, said Finance Minister Rishi Sunak. The revision compares…
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Retail prices to rise before Christmas – BRC
UK shoppers face rising prices in the run-up to Christmas after the cost of goods increased for the third month running, the…
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UK inflation expectations hit highest level since 2008
Household expectations for inflation over the next year hit their highest level in October since the 2008 financial crisis, a survey by…
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UK retail stock shortages worst for 35 years – CBI
Shortages of retail products hit a level not seen for more than 35 years in October as stock failed to keep pace…
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Sunak to lift public sector pay freeze in latest pre-Budget disclosure
UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed reports her will lift a public sector pay freeze when he presents his budget on…
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Small business confidence drops amid inflation and tax hikes
The Federation of Small Businesses warned the Chancellor that concerns about inflation and high taxes had already led some companies to cut…
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