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Eurozone investor sentiment improves - Sentix
Investor sentiment in the eurozone improved more than expected in January, according to data released on Monday.
Britishvolt shopping majority stake in bid to shore up funding
Electric car battery startup Britishvolt is in talks to sell a majority stake, it emerged on Monday, in a bid to ensure its future.
Government poised to cut energy support scheme for businesses
The government is poised to cut the amount of support it provides to help businesses with soaring energy costs.
UK manufacturers fear worst as energy costs mount - Make UK
The UK’s manufacturing sector is at risk of increased job losses and reduced output, an industry survey warned on Monday, as surging energy costs and political instability take their toll.
Eurozone unemployment unchanged at 6.5%
The eurozone jobless rate was unchanged at 6. 5% in November, said European Union statistics agency Eurostat on Monday.
German industrial production rises touch more than expected
German industrial production rose a little more than expected in November, according to figures released on Monday by Destatis.
Government set to cut help for businesses against energy bills
Downing Street was set to slash help for businesses against their energy bills.
Eurozone inflation eases as energy prices fall
Eurozone inflation fell more sharply than expected in December as energy prices retreated, according to data released on Friday by Eurostat.
UK construction activity falls at fastest pace since May 2020
Activity in the UK construction sector fell in December at the fastest rate since May 2020, according to a survey released on Friday.
German factory orders slide, retail sales get a boost
Fresh manufacturing and retail sales data out of Germany painted a mixed picture on Friday, with factory orders plunging as retailers enjoyed a boost.
UK house prices fall again in December - Halifax
UK house prices fell in December for the fourth month in a row amid rising interest rates, according to figures released on Friday by Halifax, with prices set to drop by around 8% this year.
Shell to pay $2bn in windfall tax in Q4
Oil giant Shell said on Friday that it expects to pay $2bn in windfall tax for the final quarter of 2022.
Retailers see best Christmas footfall since start of pandemic
Retail footfall improved markedly year-on-year in 2022, according to industry data released on Friday, with shop visitors at Christmas reaching their highest levels since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bed Bath & Beyond considers bankruptcy, shares tumble
Shares in Bed Bath & Beyond tanked on Thursday after the retailer said it was considering bankruptcy.
New strike laws set to ensure 'minimum service levels'
New laws aimed at castrating the ability of unions to cause widespread disruption look set to be brought forward by the government, it was revealed on Thursday.
UK govt reverses plan to sell Channel 4
The UK government has performed yet another u-turn and formally abandoned controversial and unpopular plans to privatise the broadcaster Channel 4.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in December
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in December, according to the latest data from ADP.
UK new car registrations hit lowest level since 1992
UK new car registrations fell last year amid supply chain shortages, according to figures released on Thursday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
UK services sector remains in contraction territory
The UK services sector remained in contraction territory at the end of last year, according to a survey released on Thursday.
China Caixin services PMI rises in December but remains in contraction
Activity in China’s services sector improved in December, but remained in contraction territory.