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Pound spikes against dollar as positive economic data counters Brexit impasse
Industrial production figures and improved retail sales help the sterling reverse recent losses.
UK retail sales rise as shoppers spend more on food and clothing
Like-for-like sales were up 1.9% compared to the same month a year earlier in September, compared with a 1.6% increase in August.
UK Prime Minister Theresa May's political woes hammer the pound
Sterling loses ground as fallout from Conservative party upheaval hits market sentiment.
Theresa May ought to know that messy politics often results in bad economics
The Prime Minister started by eulogising free markets in her Tory Party Conference speech and ended up talking price controls in a paradoxically daft narrative.
Bank of England calls for Brexit transition deal by Christmas to avoid City exodus
Senior Bank official says the impact of the City's first phase of Brexit contingency planning would be "relatively modest" on jobs.
London house prices fall for first time in eight years
Prices in the capital fall 0.6% compared to a year earlier in the third quarter.
Theresa May takes pot-shots at Jeremy Corbyn, defends free markets
Prime Minister says Britain needs to continue dealing with its debts and that flexible markets encourage prosperity.
Decline in migration post-Brexit could lead to higher wages, claims Mark Carney
Bank of England governor says drop in migration could lead to a short-lived spike in inflation and higher wages.
Pound hits one-year high against US dollar after Bank of England paves way for November rate hike
BoE votes 7-2 in favour of keeping interest rates unchanged but signals monetary policy could soon be tightened.
Bank of England holds steady on interest rates
UK central bank maintains asset purchase programme at £435bn and holds interest rates at 0.25%.
New polymer £10 note featuring Jane Austen enters circulation
New note will be available at a handful of ATM locations across the country on 14 September.
Pound spikes to 2017 high versus dollar on inflation data
The British currency rallies after inflation expectations fuels interest rate hike speculation
UK inflation surges to joint-highest level in four years as cost of food and fuel increases
ONS data shows inflation hit 2.9%, beating analysts' expectations of a 2.8% reading.
Pound spikes against major crosses prior to Bank of England meeting
Many in the market are expecting a more hawkish tone from the UK central bank.
Bank of England unlikely to hike interest rates before 2019 but pound could fall further
Economists believe the BoE will sit tight during Brexit talks but inflation could hit 3% by next year.
The global financial crisis and its decade-long shadow over UK savers and investors
There's a division between the 'haves' and 'have nots' courtesy of wage growth stagnation and erosion of spending power.
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
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.
Troubled Co-op Bank loses another 25,000 customers
Nearly £400m in savings withdrawn from beleaguered bank but it says operating losses have narrowed.
Bank of England warns Brexit could strain its resources
Brexit poses a 'material risk' to the Prudential Regulation Authority's targets.
UK retail sales slump in July as rising inflation bites
Overall like-for-like sales fell 0.6% compared to a year earlier following a 1.3% increase in June.
'Super Thursday' or Damp Weekday: Pound slumps on Mark Carney's comments
Sterling tumbles below €1.11 as Bank of England holds fire on interest rates.
Mark Carney vs Unite: What the Bank of England strike is all about
The UK central bank faces its first strike in 50 years as support staff walkout over paltry pay rise.
Pound spikes to 10-month high ahead of 'Super Thursday'
The British currency soars as traders look to Bank of England for market direction.
Housing blues: UK mortgage lending plummets to nine-month low
Bank of England data points to a slowdown in both secured and unsecured lending.
If Britain is the 'sick man' of Europe benchmarking standards have really slipped
Many economies are seeing growth at or below that of Britain but the post-Brexit sick man narrative persists as it suits the agenda of some.
Bank of England concerned by 'spiral of complacency' over consumer lending
Senior bank official says a rapid rise in household loans could pose a threat to the UK economy.
Rising UK credit card defaults adds to concern over squeezed household budgets
Defaults on credit cards and personal loans "increased significantly" in the three months to June.
S&P expects record-low UK interest rates to stay until 2019
Ratings agency expects Brexit uncertainties and weak domestic demand to keep rates in check.
Bank of England warns it will go after banks looking for loopholes in regulations
The Bank said firms should respect the spirit as well as the letter of rules that guard against another financial crisis.