Economy
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UK mortgage approvals surprise upwards
Mortgage approvals spiked in August, official data showed on Friday, as homebuyers scrambled to secure loans amid rising interest rates. According to…
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UK economy grew in the second quarter – ONS
The British economy nudged higher in the last quarter, official data showed on Friday, reversing an earlier estimate for a small decline.…
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UK house prices steady in September – Nationwide
UK house prices were steady on the month in September, according to data released by mortgage lender Nationwide on Friday. Prices were…
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Higher borrowing costs poised to curb UK property market – Zoopla
Home buyers could see their buying power slashed by more than a quarter, industry research found on Thursday, as the cost of…
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Food inflation surges to fresh high – BRC
Food inflation has surged past 10%, industry research showed on Wednesday, to reach a record high. According to the latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop…
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IMF urges UK government to ‘re-evaluate’ controversial mini budget
Pressure continued to mount on the UK on Wednesday, after the International Monetary Fund urged the government to reconsider its planned tax…
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UK house prices continue to rise – Rightmove
House prices continued to push higher in September, industry data showed on Monday, despite the cost-of-living crisis and interest rates at 14-year…
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Confidence slumps as UK consumers ‘buckle’ under cost of living crisis
Consumer confidence has tumbled to fresh lows, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as the cost of living crisis continues to weigh…
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German August inflation confirmed at 7.9%
German inflation in August was confirmed at 7.9%, up from 7.5% in July, according to statistics office Destatis. Consumer price inflation had…
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Grocery price inflation hits new record as shoppers hunt for bargains
Grocery price inflation reached a new record in August, according to fresh research released on Tuesday, with Britons further switching to cheaper…
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