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US initial jobless claims rise more than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
Immigration from EU into the UK at 10-year low
Long-term immigration to the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 2014, government data showed on Thursday, with migration from the European Union hitting a ten-year low.
UK car production suffers as Chinese exports crash
British car production fell in January, as demand from China collapsed and Brexit concerns weighed heavily at home.
Consumer confidence improves despite Brexit fears - GfK
Consumer confidence remained ‘stoic’ in February, despite ongoing concerns about the impact of Brexit, research published Thursday found.
Houses prices edge ahead in February - Nationwide
House prices nudged higher in February, marginally ahead of forecasts, as the strong labour market helped balance out some of the uncertainty around Brexit.
Manufacturers warn of 'disastrous' impact of govt immigration plans
A leading manufacturing organisation has warned that the government’s proposed immigration caps will have a “disastrous” effect on the sector.
UK strikes deal to retain WTO procurement membership after Brexit
Britain has secured a deal to remain within the World Trade Organisation’s Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) after the nation leaves the European Union.
US pending home sales bounce back strongly in January
US pending home sales bounced back much more strongly than expected in January after hitting a near five-year low the previous month, according to data from the National Association of Realtors.
UK hiring confidence falls, with retail workers suffering most
Recruiters' confidence in the UK economy has declined to the lowest since the EU referendum.
EU backs stiffer supervision of third-country investment firms
European Union member states have agreed on tighter supervision of foreign investment firms, in a move which will give Brussels greater power over City firms post Brexit.
Ineos to invest £1bn in Forties pipeline, Grangemouth refinery
Petrochemicals company Ineos has announced plans to invest £1bn in overhauling its UK oil and gas pipelines, expanding its refinery and building a new chemicals plant.
UK shop price inflation hits highest point since March 2013
Shop prices have reached a six-year high, data published on Wednesday showed, as retailers started to pass the cost of a weaker pound and higher oil prices onto consumers.
US house price growth eases in December - S&P/Case-Shiller
US house price growth eased back in December, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller National Home Price Index.
2018 worst year for returns for a decade, research shows
Last year was the worst for returns from global equities since the financial crisis, according to research published by Credit Suisse.
UK mortgage approvals edge higher
The number of new mortgages approved by the main high street lenders nudged upwards in January, data published on Tuesday showed.
Tusk says deadline extension only way to avoid 'chaotic Brexit'
European Council President Donald Tusk called on UK Prime Minister Theresa May to extend the Brexit final deadline, stating that it was the "rational solution" given the lack of consensus in the House of Commons.
London transport's ban on junk food adverts comes into effect
A ban on junk food advertising across London’s entire public transport network has come into effect on Monday.
Gambling companies set up new lobbying group
Gambling companies are set to unite in a new trade body to lobby politicians against tougher regulations in the industry.
Service sector going downhill at fastest pace since 2008
Optimism across the service sector fell sharply in the past three months as business volumes and profitability continue to fall, a services sector survey from the CBI has revealed.
Retail investment sinks to weakest since 2012 - CBI
UK retailers have had a reasonable February, according to the CBI's monthly survey of the sector.