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UK Housing: Most affordable places for first-time buyers, which has increased 10% since 2015

Britons underestimating cost of first home by a quarter, survey says

First-time buyers are spending £44,240 more than they budget on their first property, according to Zoopla.

UK mortgage approvals cap 5-year high in July

Industry figures suggest credit card lending rose but deposits fell.

UK economy remains on track thanks to service sector growth

Second GDP estimate confirms UK economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter yet remains among the slowest G7 economies.

UK car production bounces back in July

Output up 7.8% compared to a year earlier to 136,397 vehicles.

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Nearly a fifth of older people 'unhappy at work', shows new study

Under-appreciation, stress and poor work-life balance among reasons behind dissatisfaction in work place.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 22, 2017

UK government posts first July budget surplus since 2002

More money from tax receipts led to the first summer surplus in 15 years.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 22, 2017

UK supermarket sales dampened by cold weather

Sales increase 2.5% compared to a year earlier in August.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 22, 2017

Financial pressure on UK households eases from 3-year peak

Survey by IHS Markit suggests slowing inflation and greater job security eased consumers' worries.

Staff Reporter Aug 21, 2017

UK house prices record largest monthly fall of 2017 despite Midlands 'mini-boom'

Rightmove figures show house prices across England and Wales fell 0.9% month-on-month in August.

Dan Cancian Aug 21, 2017

Pro-Brexit group predicts £135bn UK economy boost annually - three times entire defence budget

Economists for Free Trade made whopping estimation based on removing trade tariffs after hard Brexit.

Lewis Dean Aug 20, 2017

Lower pound triggers spike in US tourists visiting Britain

Number of visitors from Europe also rises as the economy benefits from jump in tourism.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 18, 2017

'Fishy' business: Salmon sales drive UK food exports to a record high

Industry data suggests exports of the fish jumped more than 53% helped by a weaker pound.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 18, 2017

Donald Trump axes infrastructure council amid Charlottesville backlash

White House official says Advisory Council on Infrastructure 'will not move forward'.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 18, 2017

Indebted USA: Taxpayers' debt per American family is worryingly close to $1m

White House occupants and administrations have changed but one constant happens to be the persistently rising US debt.

Iris Mack Aug 18, 2017

Pound jumps after ECB raises alarm over euro strength

British currency gets respite having registered steep declines in recent weeks.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 17, 2017

Ericsson and Cisco forge alliance to take on rivals such as Huawei Technologies

Ericsson could slash 25,000 jobs in epic cost-cutting exercise

Swedish tech giant eyes losing 22% of its workforce to improve operating margins.

Staff Reporter Aug 17, 2017

UK retail sales increase in July as demand for food surges

Retail sales rise 0.3% month-on-month in July, beating forecast for 0.1% gain.

Dan Cancian Aug 17, 2017

Political gridlock means Donald Trump's US economic growth target is 'unlikely' to be met any time soon

Ratings agency S&P says prospects for current administration to work with lawmakers on its pro-growth drive are 'dim'

Gaurav Sharma Aug 17, 2017

UK household cost-cutting at highest level in 2 years

Over half of Britons took cost-cutting measures in the second quarter.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 17, 2017

China's credit boom on 'dangerous' path with massive consequences for global economy

New IMF report warns of an economic disruption, calls for remedial measures from Beijing.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 16, 2017

Amazon ups UK investment and announces creation of 1,000 jobs

Global retailer poised to open its 14th UK distribution centre in Bristol

Gaurav Sharma Aug 16, 2017

UK unemployment rate hits historic low as wages grow more than expected

Unemployment rate falls to 4.4% in the quarter to June, while average weekly wages rise 2.1%.

Dan Cancian Aug 16, 2017

Pound plummets against major currencies on UK inflation data

Stable July inflation reduces chances of a short-term interest rate hike by the Bank of England

Gaurav Sharma Aug 15, 2017

Housing contractor Mears feels ripple effect of Grenfell Tower fire

Company, which had no involvement with Grenfell, warns of domino effect caused by delays to work orders.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 15, 2017

UK inflation holds steady at 2.6% in July as fuel prices decline

Rail fares set to increase by 3.6% as inflation measured by RPI surges 3.6% in July.

Dan Cancian Aug 15, 2017

Rail commuters brace for biggest increase in fares in five years

Rail operators expected to hike fares by 3.5%, as trade unions complain of poor service for money.

Dan Cancian Aug 15, 2017

UK proposes 'temporary customs union' with EU to ensure smooth Brexit transition

Paper suggests soft transition to avoid a 'cliff edge' for British exporters.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 15, 2017

UK pay growth predicted to remain tepid over next year

Employers expect to raise wages by just 1% on average over coming 12 months.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 14, 2017

Ten years on from the global financial crisis how goes it for the UK and the pound?

General disgruntlement at the failure of improvement in UK living standards has had severe political implications.

Kit Juckes Aug 11, 2017

Brexit Negotiations: Four Biggest Issues

Using suppliers in the EU? How will Brexit impact you and what options do you have?

Nigel Ransom is from 528 Advisory, which works with CXOs to set foundations for a successful acquisition.

Nigel Ransom Aug 10, 2017

UK set to avoid recession but wage growth will remain subdued

Reuters poll expects Britain's economy to expand 0.3% per quarter until the middle of 2018.

Dan Cancian Aug 10, 2017

UK house price growth at four-year low, surveyors say

Rics monthly house price balance falls to +1 in July from +7 in June.

Karthick Arvinth Aug 10, 2017

Ten years on from the global financial crisis former chancellor warns of 'complacency'

Lord Darling says regulators must remain very vigilant about risks to the global economy.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 09, 2017

Bank of England warns Brexit could strain its resources

Brexit poses a 'material risk' to the Prudential Regulation Authority's targets.

Dan Cancian Aug 09, 2017

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