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UK economy to rebound faster than expected, report says
The UK economy will grow more than expected in 2021 and will regain its pre-crisis peak earlier than predicted, according to one of the country's most prominent forecasters.
UK consumer confidence up by most in a decade - Deloitte
UK consumer confidence jumped by the highest margin in at least 10 years in the first quarter of 2021 as lockdown eased and vaccinations progressed, a survey showed.
Spectris share-price rise is unjustified, Shore Capital says
The rise in Spectris's shares is not justified, Shore Capital said as the broker reiterated its 'sell' rating for the maker of precision measurement instruments.
FirstGroup sells US bus units for £3.3bn
FirstGroup agreed to sell its First Student and First Transit US bus businesses for £3. 3bn and said it would pay out more than 10% of the proceeds to shareholders.
UK annual borrowing hits post-war high of £303bn - ONS
The UK's annual borrowing hit a high not seen since the aftermath of the second world war as Covid-19 forced the state to spend to prevent an economic catastrophe, official figures showed.
Bigblu Broadband shares soar on Quickline sale
Bigblu Broadband said it was reviewing options to return cash to shareholders after agreeing the sale of its holding in Quickline to Northleaf Capital Partners in a deal valuing the stake at up to £48. 6m.
Franco Manca owner Fulham Shore upbeat after reopening
Fulham Shore, owner of the Franco Manca pizza chain, said it was on the lookout for new branches after trading in the first week following lockdown beat two years earlier.