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Outlook for UK housing market strengthens - RICS
The UK housing market showed signs of stabilising in November, an industry survey showed on Thursday, although higher interest rates continued to weigh heavily.
UK economy shrinks 0.3% in October
The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in October, with all three sectors contracting, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
UK rail station caterers 'charging 10% premium' for food - ORR
Britain's railway station catering market is uncompetitive, stifling investment in stations and forcing passengers to at least 10% more for their sausage rolls and coffees, the industry regulator said on Tuesday.
New mortgage commitments tumble - BoE
New mortgage commitments tumbled in the third quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, as higher interest rates weighed on the UK housing market.
Germany investor sentiment strengthens - ZEW
Investor sentiment ticked higher in Germany this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, despite the country’s faltering economy.
Ofcom proposes ban on inflation-linked price rises
Telecom firms were in the red on Tuesday, as the sector’s regulator proposed a ban on inflation-linked mid-contract price rises.
UK unemployment rate holds steady
The amount of people out of work remained unchanged in October, official data suggested on Tuesday, while wage growth cooled.
US consumer sentiment improves in December
US consumer sentiment improved in December as worries about inflation receded, according to a survey released on Friday by the University of Michigan.
Non-farm payrolls rise more than expected in November
The US economy added more jobs than expected in November, according to data released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Recruitment slumps on weaker economic backdrop
Recruitment fell sharply in November, an industry survey showed on Friday, as economic uncertainty saw employers cut back on hiring.
FCA sets out new rules to prevent fully cashless society
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declared that certain banks and building societies will still need to hold cash despite the UK's continuing shift to digital payments.
Eurozone economy stalls in third quarter
Europe’s economy stalled in the third quarter, official data showed on Thursday, leaving it a risk of recession.
Full impact of higher interest rates yet to be felt - BoE
The Bank of England warned on Wednesday that the risk environment remained "challenging", with both businesses and households yet to feel the full impact of higher interest rates.
UK construction activity contracts further in November
Activity in the UK construction sector declined for the third consecutive month in November on the back of another sharp drop in residential housebuilding.
Eurozone construction falters on weaker demand
The eurozone’s construction sector continued to struggle in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as demand faltered.
UK grocery sales to hit a record £13bn in December
UK grocery sales are expected to top £13bn in December for the first time ever on the back of rising prices and Christmas celebrations, according to market research agency Kantar.
China's services sector grows more than expected in November - Caixin
China’s services sector grew more than expected in November, according to data released on Tuesday.
UK retail sales growth underwhelms as cost-of-living crisis hits Christmas spending
UK retail sales grew by an underwhelming amount in November despite shops stepping up their discounts leading up to Black Friday, data from KPMG and the British Retail Consortium showed on Tuesday, as cautious consumers chose to delay their Christmas spending.
ASLEF members vote to continue train strikes
The ASLEF train drivers' trade union has voted to continue strikes ahead of planned industrial action next week, saying that members are "in this for the long haul".
House prices unexpectedly rise again in November - Nationwide
UK house prices unexpectedly rose again last month, according to a survey released on Friday by Nationwide.