Economy
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ECB’s Rehn says rate changes will come ‘gradually’
The European Central Bank’s key interest rates will be adjusted gradually when they begin to change, said ECB policymaker and Finnish central…
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UK economy bounces back strongly in January
The UK economy bounced back strongly in January after taking a hit from the Omicron variant and Plan B restrictions, but the…
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UK’s Sunak faces spending dilemma amid living standards crisis – IFS
UK Finance Minister Rishi Sunak faces a choice between spending rises or allowing a massive slump in living standards as inflation, runaway…
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Housing market upbeat despite cost of living squeeze
The UK housing market remained buoyant in February, industry research showed on Thursday, despite rising interest rates and the growing cost of…
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UK household financial confidence tumbles
Confidence in household finances has plummeted to a near-decade low, research showed on Wednesday, as the growing cost of living crisis weighed…
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Retail sales continue to grow in February – BRC
UK retail sales continued to grow in February, industry research showed on Tuesday, as the easing of Covid-19 restrictions saw shoppers return…
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UK house prices surge at fastest rate since 2007
UK house prices have risen at their fastest rate since 2007, mortgage lender Halifax said on Monday. House prices rose 0.5% in…
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UK construction sector output grows at fastest pace in eight months
The UK construction sector grew at its fastest pace in eight months in February, rebounding from the recent Omicron hit, according to…
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UK Feb car regs up 15% as SMMT calls for VAT cut on EV charge points
UK new car registrations rose by 15% year on year in February, reflecting the easing of Covid restrictions, as an industry body…
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UK services sector rebounds sharply as Omicron fades
The UK services sector rebounded in February, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Thursday, as the Omicron variant faded and output jumped.…
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