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Deloitte proud of 'UK heritage' and will continue to invest in the country, says global chairman
The accountancy firm had previously warned it could shift its work outside the UK if the government restricts immigration.
GKN to close its helicopter components facility at Somerset in 2017
The move will lead to about 220 job losses.
Barratt Developments buoyed by solid housing demand but wary of Brexit uncertainty
Housebuilder watchful of political uncertainty surrounding Brexit and London high-end market remains challenging.
UK household squeeze yet to materialise as inflation falls short of October forecast
Decline in costs of clothing and university tuition fees kept inflation below 1% says ONS.
Office construction volume in central London touches 8-year high but momentum slows, Deloitte says
Office construction increased by 4% over the past six months to 14.8 million sq ft.
Public borrowing could surpass £100bn over next five years says PwC
This follows the IFS predicting that the UK could face a £25bn hole in public finances by 2020.
Theresa May: UK will be 'unashamedly pro-business' after Brexit
PM will also say that the UK must be the strongest supporter for free trade.
UK consumer spending sees strongest rate of increase in 6 months, Visa says
The hotels, restaurants and bars sector saw the strongest growth among the 8 monitored broad sectors.
UK construction sector posts weakest figures in four years amid post-Brexit slowdown
ONS figures show third quarter falls 1.1% from previous three months, despite resilient display in September.
UK could face £25bn hole in public finances by 2020, IFS says
This is said to limit UK Chancellor Philip Hammond's options in the upcoming autumn statement.
Developing SMRs could create 40,000 highly skilled jobs and boost exports, Rolls-Royce says
The Rolls-Royce consortium said the full development of SMR technology would require £1.2bn.
Birds Eye and Walkers seek to increase prices following decline in the pound
While Birds Eye is seeking to increase prices by up to 12%, Walkers said it will hike prices by 5% to 10%.
Theresa May could face visa liberalisation demand from India during her visit on Sunday
This will be May's first bilateral visit outside the European Union as head of state.
Bank of England Super Thursday – interest rate decision and inflation report as it happened
BoE keeps rates unchanged as Governor Mark Carney delivers quarterly inflation report.
Brexit impact: UK food industry faces worst labour shortage since 2004, ALP says
The UK food industry would not be able to meet all the supply needed for the Christmas peak, ALP chief executive David Camp said.
British shoppers prefer to physically see valuable products before buying them, Barclays report says
The majority of those surveyed said they wanted the protection of the UK retailers to be a priority while making Brexit negotiations.
Confidence grows among small and medium businesses, says CBI
CBI latest quarterly survey shows 25% of the companies surveyed are more confident about the economic outlook.
Standard and Poor's says UK's credit rating could be downgraded further amid Brexit uncertainty
Steep fall in sterling and a new referendum on Scottish independence could lead to a further slide in ratings.
CBI calls on government to increase average annual public investment by £6bn
CBI said this can be done by increasing public sector net investment spending to 2% of GDP.
Brexit unlikely to disrupt UK trade, says WTO director-general
Roberto Azevedo says the UK will not suffer a trade seizure during or after its exit talk with the European Union.
FX Focus: Pound holds steady after recovering from two-week low against dollar
Pound climbs back above $1.22, but UBS warns it could tumble as low as $1.10 if Brexit worries persist.
Britain's economy could face £84bn black hole post-Brexit
Resolution Foundation warns deteriorating economic outlook will hit Britain's finance over the next five years.
Tobacconists, estate agents and jewellers rise across high streets as total UK store count falls
There were 15 shop closures a day across the UK in the first half of 2016.
UK stands eighth in corporate R&D spending, Global Innovation 1000 study says
AstraZeneca, GSK, Rolls-Royce, BP and Unilever among top 10 UK R&D spenders during the last fiscal year.
Could a spike in inflation rein in Britain's housing market?
If swap rates continue to rise and mortgage providers decide to pass on the increase, then housing finance will tighten.
M&G Investments to resume trading in its property portfolio starting 4 November
Standard Life too lifted a similar temporary suspension last month.
Pensions under pressure as companies seek government approval to cut back on payments
PLSA report states that defined benefit pension schemes should be made more flexible over time.
Pound's decline a 'shock absorber' for British economy says BoE's Ben Broadbent
Bank of England deputy governor says Bank having a flexible currency is extremely important for the economy.
Hard Brexit could lead to higher food prices, Nick Clegg warns
Hard Brexit could lead to import tariffs of 14% on wine, 40% on cheese and 59% on beef.
Mark Carney says BoE will not take instruction on policies 'from the political side'
This follows Theresa May slamming the side effects of BoE's low interest rates and quantitative easing.