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Energy price guarantee to remain for another three months - report
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is reportedly set to extend the government’s £2,500 energy price guarantee for a further three months.
UK service sector returns to growth in February
The UK’s service sector returned to growth in February as business activity expanded at the fastest pace since June 2022, according to a survey released on Friday.
Eurozone economy expands at fastest pace since June 2022
The eurozone economy expanded in February at its fastest pace since June 2022, according to a survey released on Friday.
German January exports rebound from Dec fall with 2.1% rise
German exports rose by more than expected in January, recording a 2. 1% rise and rebounding from a sharp drop in the prior month, according to official data released on Friday.
China services sector grows more than expected - Caixin
Activity in China’s services sector picked up more than expected in February amid a recovery in demand, according to a survey released on Friday.
Growth in retail footfall slows - BRC
Retail footfall growth softened in February, industry data published on Friday showed, as shoppers tightened their belts after Christmas and the January sales.
Eurozone inflation eases less than expected in February
Eurozone inflation eased less than expected in February, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Thursday.
Half-term helps boost retail footfall in February
Retail footfall jumped in February, industry data showed on Thursday, boosted by the half-term school holiday.
German inflation ticks higher in February
Germany inflation unexpectedly ticked higher in February as food prices rose, according to data released on Wednesday by Destatis.
Mortgage approvals continue to slide
The number of mortgage approvals fell sharply in January, official data showed on Wednesday, as higher mortgage rates weighed on demand.
UK house prices fall 1.1% in February - Nationwide
UK house prices fell by 1. 1% year-on-year in February, the first annual decline since June 2020, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Wednesday.
Eurozone manufacturing output returns to growth
The Eurozone's manufacturing sector strengthened in February, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as supplier bottlenecks eased.
UK factory output stages first rise in eight months in February, S&P Global says
The downturn in the UK's manufacturing sector abated somewhat in February, the results of a closely followed survey confirmed.
UK shop price inflation hits fresh high
Shop price inflation has hit a fresh high, industry data showed on Wednesday, as the cost of food continues to soar.