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US ramps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision
The US is continuing to pressure the UK on its decision on whether to allow Chinese tech giant Huawei to be involved in the development of its 5G network.
UK high street ends dire year on back foot - BRC
The British high street endured its worst year on record in 2019, the British Retail Consortium said on Thursday, as political turmoil weighed on consumer confidence and dented festive demand.
Barclays shareholders urge lender to stop financing fossil fuels
Barclays is being urged by a group of 11 institutional investors and over 100 individual shareholders to stop offering loans and financing to fossil fuel companies as part of the first ever shareholder climate resolution.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in December - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in December, according to figures released by ADP on Wednesday.
Carlos Ghosn takes aim at Nissan, Japanese authorities as he vows to clear name
Carlos Ghosn, the fugitive former chairman of Nissan, has launched an impassioned defence of the charges against him, accusing the Japanese car manufacturer and authorities of conspiring together and railing against his treatment while in prison.
Ofcom outlines plans to support rapid full-fibre deployment
Homes and businesses across the UK were told they would benefit from “much faster and more reliable” fibre broadband under major proposals set out by the regulator Ofcom on Wednesday.
Eurozone economic sentiment edges higher
Economic sentiment across the eurozone edged higher in December, narrowly beating analyst forecasts, official data showed on Wednesday.
Gold prices surge as tensions ratchet in Middle East
The price of gold has surged after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes against US targets, sending investors rushing to safe haven stocks.
UK December house prices see biggest monthly rise of 2019 - Halifax
UK house prices rose at their fastest monthly pace in a year in December, according to mortgage lender Halifax.
German manufacturing orders slump in November
German manufacturing orders unexpectedly slumped in November, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.