News And Announcements
Improved political outlook boosts housing market - RICS
Greater political clarity following December’s general election has helped boost sentiment across the UK’s property market, a key survey showed on Thursday.
UK house prices gather pace - ONS
Prices in the UK housing market gathered pace in the build-up to the general election, with those in the capital ticking upwards for the first time after nearly two years of weak growth.
IAG lodges complaint with EU over Flybe rescue
British Airways owner IAG has complained to the European Union about the UK government’s decision to rescue struggling regional carrier Flybe.
Debt rises sharply among lower income UK households - Resolution Foundation
Low-income households have seen a sharp rise in their debt since the financial crisis and could be too exposed to financial shocks, warned the Resolution Foundation in a new report on Wednesday.
Eurozone industrial production rises less than expected
Eurozone industrial production rose less than expected in November, according to figures released by Eurostat on Wednesday.
Inflation slows to lowest level for three years
Inflation eased to a three-year low in December, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England could move to cut interest rates later this month.
BoE's Saunders reiterates call for rate cut
Bank of England policymaker Michael Saunders reiterated his call for an interest rate cut on Wednesday as he said the UK economy has remained "sluggish".
Flybe averts collapse after govt, shareholders strike deal
British regional carrier Flybe was saved from collapse on Tuesday night after the government and airline's shareholders reached a deal to keep it in the air.