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UK house prices dip unexpectedly in May, Nationwide says
House prices in the UK dipped unexpectedly in May as a result of the uncertain economic environment, although activity in the housing market was "broadly stable", mirroring the broader trends in the economy, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
UK car manufacturing halves in April due to Brexit-related shutdowns
UK car production nearly halved in April with 56,999 fewer units built as factories across the country were shut in anticipation of the original date for Brexit.
'National interest trumps the party interest,' Chancellor says
The Chancellor warned the candidates to replace Prime Minister Theresa May as leader of the Conservative party against a no-deal Brexit and irresponsible spending.
UK electric car owners using domestic leads to charge up
UK electric car owners are using unsuitable extension leads from their homes to charge their vehicles due to a lack of infrastructure, a consumer protection charity said on Thursday.
Trump wants deal with UK post-Brexit
US President Donald Trump wants to strike a trade deal with the UK post-Brexit his ambassador to London, Woody Johnson said on Wednesday.
US refrains from labeling China a currency manipulator
The US Treasury Department passed on the chance of labeling China a currency manipulator on Tuesday.
Boots may consider closing up to 200 underperforming stores
Boots review of its stores may lead to the closure of more than 200 underperforming shops over the next two years.
UK economic sentiment deteriorates in May
Economic sentiment in the UK deteriorated in May, according to data released on Tuesday.
Tax system and benefits helps reduce UK inequality - IFS
A new study by the IFS found that the UK tax system helps reduce inequality but benefits are still doing much of the work in redistributing from rich to poor.
BoE watches UK mortgage war 'like a hawk'
The Bank of England is watching the battle between UK mortgage lenders like a hawk, its chief supervisor said as he also warned about the growth of leveraged loans.
Tearful May says she will quit on June 7
A tearful Theresa May finally fell on her sword on Friday as she said she would quit office on June 7, having failed to secure agreement on her Brexit withdrawal deal.
Retail sales plunge in May, CBI survey shows
Retail sales fell in May at the fastest pace for 19 months as investment intentions hit a record low, the Confederation of British Industry said.
UK retail sales steady in April
UK retail sales were flat in April, according data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
UK voters head to the ballot box for the EU elections
UK voters are heading to the polls for the European Parliament elections and will give their verdict on the main parties' handling of Brexit with Conservative MEPs warn of a massive defeat.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly drop
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly dropped last week, according to figures from the Labor Department.
CMA accuses drug firms of colluding to raise NHS prices by 700%
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has accused four pharmaceutical firms of deliberately restricting the supply of an anti-nausea prescription drug, causing annual NHS costs for the drug to rise by around £4. 8m over a four year period.
Domestic demand fuels German economy's revival
Domestic demand helped the German economy return to growth in the first quarter as manufacturing remained a drag.
UN expert calls out Tory policies that led to 'systematic' UK poverty
UN poverty expert Philip Alston said in a report that the "ideological" cuts to public services in the UK since 2010 have led to "tragic consequences" and continue “largely unabated”.
Government to ban plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds in England
In the latest move to fight ocean pollution, the UK government will introduce a ban on certain single use plastic items next year.
Higher energy bills push inflation above Bank of England target
Inflation crept above the Bank of England’s target in April, pushed upwards by rising energy and transport costs, but remained below consensus forecasts, official data showed on Wednesday.