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Away Resorts agrees merger with rival Aria Partners
Away Resorts is set to announce the purchase of rival Aria Resorts in a £600m merger of the country's largest holiday park operators.
UK govt threatens to strike off 'cowboy' PCR test firms over prices
The UK government said it was taking action against 82 PCR Covid test providers as part of a clampdown on “cowboy” pricing practices.
Euro zone business activity on track for strong Q3 despite August dip
Euro zone business activity slipped slightly in August but was still on track to produce a strong third quarter, according to an IHS Markit survey published on Monday.
UK govt to review green energy tariffs
The UK government has started a probe into renewable energy tariffs over concerns that providers are overstating environmental benefits.
Britons face soaring energy prices after Ofgem lifts cap
Britons face soaring energy prices from October after energy regulator Ofgem said it was lifting the cap on default tariffs by 12-13% just as the colder months approach.
UK July private sector growth slows on supply issues, worker shortages
UK private-sector growth slowed sharply in July and inflationary pressures increased as supply-chain issues and enforced worker absences due to Covid-19 isolation rules hit the economy, a survey showed on Wednesday.
German factory orders rebound in June
German factory orders rebounded in June as Europe's biggest economy revived from Coronavirus lockdowns, official figures showed.
IEA cuts oil demand forecast as Delta variant spreads
Global demand for oil will be less than expected in 2021 as fresh Covid-19 restrictions to contain the Delta variant suppress oil use, the International Energy Agency said.
UK housing market cools as stamp duty effect fades
The UK housing market cooled in July as the stamp duty holiday began to taper off though prices continued to rise, a survey showed.
UK retail sales slow during wet July - BRC
UK retail sales slowed during a wet July and more stores closed as the pandemic continued to damage the UK's high streets, industry figures showed.
New car registrations fall in July amid supply shortages and 'pingdemic'
New car registrations fell 29. 5% across the UK in July as supply shortages weighed on the automotive sector's recovery.
Britain's used car market surges in Q2, says SMMT
Britain's used car market grew 108. 6% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with 2. 16m vehicles changing hands during the period.
Competition Appeal Tribunal approves £10bn class action against Mastercard
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a £10. 0bn class action against Mastercard that could entitle 46. 0m British adults to roughly £300 each if successful.
CMA warns PCR test providers over 'harmful practices'
The Competition and Markets Authority has sent an open letter to Covid-19 PCR test providers, warning that a range of harmful practices in the sector could breach consumer protection law.
UK car production falls to lowest July level since 1956
British car manufacturing output declined 37. 6% in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with just 53,438 units made last month.
Shop price rises are on the way, BRC warns
Higher shop prices are on the way as retailers face rising costs from supply chain problems, Brexit and other causes, the industry's trade body warned.
Chicago PMI ticks lower in August
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated a little more than expected in August, according to data released on Tuesday.
UK consumers cautious in uncertain climate - BoE
UK households increased savings and borrowed no new money in July amid economic uncertainty and rising Covid-19 cases, Bank of England data showed.
September time for tapering announcement, says Fed's Kaplan
Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan stuck with his call for a September taper announcement on Thursday.
US jobless claims tick higher; GDP grows 6.6% in Q2
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little more than expected last week but remained near a pandemic low, according to figures released by the Labor Department on Thursday.