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Shop prices fall but increases likely as costs rise - BRC
Shop prices fell in June but inflationary pressures may force retailers to pass higher costs on to consumers soon, the British Retail Consortium warned.
Britain unveils list of free UK carbon permits for aviation
Britain published a list of the number of free UK carbon permits allocated to each aircraft operator from 2021-2025.
CBI calls for government action to mitigate staff shortages
The Confederation of British Industry's head will address the current state of the UK labour market and the struggles it faces with ongoing shortages in a speech to the Recruitment and Employment Confederation’s Annual Conference.
UK mortgage approvals jump, beating consensus
Mortgage approvals rose in May, Bank of England data showed on Tuesday, as the UK’s super-charged housing market continued to strengthen.
UK house prices rise at fastest pace since 2004 - Nationwide
UK house prices rose at their fastest rate since 2004 in June as buyers competed fiercely in a market rebounding from Covid-19 lockdowns, Nationwide said.