Economy
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UK government borrowing falls in February
UK government borrowing fell in February, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics. The gap between spending…
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UK retail footfall up last week as warmer weather arrives
UK retail footfall rose 2.3% last week compared with the previous seven days as shoppers took advantage of warmer weather to make…
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BoE hikes rates to 0.75%, strikes more dovish tone
The Bank of England hiked interest rates as expected on Thursday by 25 basis points and struck a more dovish tone as…
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BoE hikes rates to 0.75% as expected
The Bank of England hiked interest rates as expected on Thursday by 25 basis points. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to…
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West tightens sanctions against Russia
The US, UK and European Union have tightened sanctions on Russia, including a ban on the export of luxury goods and increased…
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UK unemployment falls but wages struggle
UK unemployment has fallen to pre-pandemic levels, but wages are struggling to keep up with soaring inflation, official data showed on Tuesday.…
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Suits removed, sports bras added to ONS basket of goods
The formal suit is out, and the likes of sports bras and dog collars are in, as the rise of home working…
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Manufacturers still raising prices as inflationary pressures continue
Manufacturers are continuing to raise both UK and export prices at record levels, a survey revealed on Monday, amid escalating inflationary pressures…
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UK companies poised to hike prices – survey
British companies expect to put up prices at an “unprecedented” pace this year, according to a business survey published on Monday. The…
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Potential Chelsea FC buyers asked to approach government
Potential buyers of Chelsea Football Club have been told they can approach the government with proposals, after its operations were essentially put…
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