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UK retail sales in April down due to rising prices and poor weather

UK retail sales fell in April, with higher prices and poor weather blamed for keeping shoppers away. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said today that retail sales volumes were down 1.3% compared with March and the amount spent in …

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UK returns to growth

Bank of England welcomes improved economic outlook

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UK housing market returns to life in April

Demand in the UK residential property market reached its highest level in more than three years last month, a new survey shows. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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Early Easter hits UK retail sales for April

UK retail sales in April were affected by the earlier Easter this year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) confirmed today.
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Slovenia to privatise 15 companies to avoid EU bailout

Slovenia's government plans to dispose of 15 state-owned companies, including its second largest bank Nova KBM, largest telecommunications group Telekom Slovenia, flag carrier Adria Airways and Ljubljana Airport,

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Early Easter hits UK retail sales for April — BRC report

UK retail sales in April were affected by the earlier Easter this year, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) confirmed today.

A new report from the BRC shows that retail

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Strong growth for UK new car sales in April — SMMT report

New car registrations in the UK increased again last month, rising by almost 15% compared to the same period last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Insolvency

Fewer corporate insolvencies in England and Wales in Q1

Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales have continued to fall, despite several high-profile retail failures in recent months. Official statistics released today by the Insolvency Service show that the

London property

UK financial regulator sounds warning over interest-only mortgages

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned homeowners with interest-only mortgages that they need to take control of their mortgage repayment planning. Research carried out by the FCA, the

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Conditions for UK manufacturers stabilise in April — Markit/CIPS

The UK manufacturing sector is showing signs of stabilising, according to a new report released today. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing

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