Economy
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Heathrow cheers busy summer, prepares to lift passenger cap
Heathrow was the busiest European air travel hub over summer, the airport operator said on Tuesday, although it warned that the outlook…
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Bank of England expands bond-buying programme
The Bank of England expanded its emergency bond-buying programme on Tuesday for the second time this week. The Bank said the programme…
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UK unemployment rate falls to lowest since 1974
The UK unemployment rate fell in the three months to August to its lowest level since February 1974 as more Britons dropped…
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UK labour market data: “We are seeing an increase in enquiries from people who have been dismissed” – reaction
As we digest the release of the ONS labour market data published this morning, the following comments give some interesting insight into…
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BoE widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts – reaction from advisers, investment and wealth managers
This morning, the Bank of England has announced that it will widen the scope of its daily gilt purchase operations to include purchases…
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Outlook for the public finances: latest IFS analysis indicates ‘big and painful spending cuts’ needed unless tax cuts cancelled
With a weaker economy, getting government finances on a sustainable path without cancelling tax cuts could force the Chancellor into big and…
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Bank of England widens gilt purchase operations to include index-linked gilts
Another day, and another update from the Bank of England that it is expanding bond purchases. Today’s report was issued early this…
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German govt to pay December gas bills for households, SMEs
The German government will pay the December gas bill for its citizens and small-to-medium sized businesses, under a planned cap published by…
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UK retail footfall drops 1.6% week-on-week
UK retail footfall contracted week-on-week in the seven days ended 9 October, with rising energy prices seemingly impacting retail appetite. Compared to…
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Ministers pressing ahead with renewable energy windfall tax – report
UK ministers are reportedly pressing ahead with plans to cap prices at renewable energy generators, after talks failed to persuade them to…
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