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Black Friday boosts retail footfall - BRC
UK retail footfall stabilised in November, industry data showed on Friday, as shoppers snapped up Black Friday bargains.
Ford trims full-year profits outlook
Ford Motor Co trimmed its full-year guidance on Thursday, after a costly labour dispute dented profits.
Residential transactions fall in October - HMRC
The number of homes sold the in the UK fell sharply in October, official data showed on Thursday.
Lloyds to shut 45 branches
Lloyds Banking Group is to shut another 45 branches, it was confirmed on Thursday, as lenders continue to downsize their estates.
Shares slide as Wynnstay warns of 'difficult' second half
Shares in Wynnstay Group tumbled on Thursday, after the agricultural supplies specialist warned on profits.
China's factory activity declines for second month
China’s manufacturing sector continued to falter in November, official data showed on Thursday, despite government support.
German inflation falls by more than expected
German inflation eased in November to the lowest level for more than two years, official data showed on Wednesday.
UK economy to grow at sluggish pace - OECD
The UK economy will grow this year and the next, a leading global organisation forecast on Wednesday, but only at a sluggish pace.
Sentiment slides across UK service sector - CBI
Sentiment across the UK service sector softened in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as both volumes and profits fell.
Mortgage approvals jump in October - Bank of England
Mortgage approvals sparked last month, official data showed on Wednesday, despite borrowing costs continuing to push higher.
Food companies pushing up prices by more than costs - CMA
The competition watchdog has accused food companies of pushing up prices by more than costs, adding to inflation.
UK consumer confidence picks up in November
Consumer confidence rebounded in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as people started to look towards the festive season.
Nissan to build electric cars in UK - reports
Japan’s Nissan has committed to building electric versions of two of its best-selling cars in Sunderland, it was reported on Thursday, securing the future of one of the UK’s largest factories.
UK private sector returns to growth
UK private sector output stabilised in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, driven by growth in services.
Troubled Hipgnosis faces legal action
Hipgnosis Songs Fund is facing legal action, it was confirmed on Thursday, the latest development to hit the beleaguered music rights owner.
Energy bills to increase from January - Ofgem
Energy bills will increase by 5% from January, it was confirmed on Thursday, in response to higher wholesale gas prices.
Chancellor pledges '110 measures' to grow economy
The Chancellor has announced a raft of measures intended to boost business investment and grow the economy, including cutting business taxes and National Insurance.
Culture secretary 'minded' to intervene in proposed Telegraph bid
The UK government is "minded" to intervene in the proposed takeover of Telegraph Media Group by the Abu Dhabi-backed RedBird IMI, it emerged on Wednesday.
Factory orders slump to lowest level since early 2021 - CBI
Manufacturing output fell sharply in November, industry data showed on Wednesday, as orders slid to their lowest level in nearly three years.
Victorian Plumbing upbeat for current year after profits jump
Victorian Plumbing said on Wednesday that the current year had got off to a strong start, despite a "volatile" consumer backdrop, as it posted a jump in annual profits.