Economy
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Government to link mortgages to green home improvements – report
The government wants to link mortgages to compulsory green improvements to homes, it was reported on Tuesday. According to The Times, the…
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Fire breaks out at Kuwait refinery; Supply not hit – KNPC
A fire has broken out on at the Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait but operations and exports have not been affected,…
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FCA chair Charles Randell to step down a year early
Charles Randell will step down as chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) next spring. The FCA…
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House price growth softens, but supply issues remain – RICS
House price continued to grow in September, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Thursday, but at a slower rate than previously seen.…
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MPC member Tenreyro pushes back on early rate rise
One of the Bank of England’s policy setters has warned against raising interest rates in response to short-lived inflationary pressures, arguing it…
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UK economy grows a little less than expected in August
The UK economy grew a touch less than expected in August despite the easing of Covid measures, according to figures released on…
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UK govt departments face £2bn in spending cuts despite tax rises – IFS
UK government departments face deep budget cuts of more than £2bn even as Finance Minister Rishi-Sunak increases taxes to their highest peacetime…
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Maersk diverts large vessels from Felixstowe due to port being crowded
Container shipping company Maersk has been forced to divert its large vessels away from the UK as a result of the country’s…
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UK job vacancies hit record high
UK job vacancies hit a 20-year high between July and September, while the unemployment rate fell in the three months to August…
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Fears grow for festive shopping season as UK retail sales soften
Retail sales eased in September, data showed on Tuesday, as the UK’s post-pandemic recovery continued to lose momentum. In the five weeks…
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