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UK employees not confident of government's ability to negotiate favourable Brexit trade deal
Only 29% of the 2,028 people surveyed said they were confident of the government.
UK private sector growth ends the year on a high, reveals CBI survey
The survey showed most sectors, except a few such as retail, saw an uptick in volumes.
CBI asks government to take 'whole economy' approach to ensure a successful Brexit
CBI said this approach would ensure that no sector is left behind post Brexit.
Britain will need to keep its innovative edge to pay for Brexit
Bringing more competitive business to UK shores will be physically and fiscally challenging post-Brexit but the UK must not waver.
Jobs growth will continue into 2017 despite concerns over Brexit impact
CBI-Pertemps survey shows 41% of firms across the country would increase their workforce in 2017.
UK business confidence increases to 111.1 in November, YouGov and CEBR survey reveals
On the downside, business confidence levels are still down when compared to pre-Brexit levels.
Black Friday sales boost UK retail sector in November but inflation begins to bite
UK retail sales rise 5.9% in November, in line with analysts' expectations but slower than in October.
UK employment falls for the first time in over 12 months as labour market cools down
Unemployment rate in the three months to October remains unchanged at 11-year low as wage growth accelerates.
HSBC, RBS and other high street banks have closed more than 1,000 branches in two years, study finds
The closures were attributed to more customers going online and post offices offering banking services.
BCC forecasts UK economy to grow at 1.1% in 2017, the weakest GDP growth since the financial crisis
BCC says the general slowdown in the UK economy will be amid Brexit uncertainty and higher inflation.
November sees first post-Brexit on-year increase in jobs, Morgan McKinley London Employment Monitor says
November also sees an on-year increase in the number of professionals seeking jobs.
UK industrial production plunges over 1% in October amid sharp slowdown across sectors
ONS figures show both industrial and manufacturing output suffered a sharp slowdown in October.
UK services sector grows at fastest pace in 10 months in November
Business confidence dips to lowest level since July amid increasing worries over Brexit negotiations.
UK construction sector grows at fastest pace since March despite mounting inflation costs
Markit PMI shows average cost burdens rose sharply, with the rate of inflation the steepest since April 2011.
FX Focus: Pound surges to multi-week highs against euro and dollar on soft Brexit boost
Pound climbs above €1.19 after Brexit Secretary David Davis says Britain could pay to retain access to single market.
British manufacturing sector remains solid despite impact of weak pound
Markit manufacturing PMI falls from 54.3 in October to 53.4 in November, as purchase prices surge at one of fastest rates on record.
Carney says UK remains the 'investment banker for Europe', but wants clarity over Brexit
Bank of England governor says British businesses need clarity as soon as possible over Brexit outcome.
Consumer confidence tumbles as Brexit uncertainty continues to rise
GfK Consumer Confidence Index falls from -3 to -8, registering declines in every sub-category in November.
British Airways considers outsourcing more than 1,000 UK-based call centre jobs
Trade union Unite has described the move as 'a slap in the face' for BA's call centre employees.
Philip Hammond's boring but effective Chancellorship is what Britain needs right now
The new Chancellor's delivery might be dull, but his composure and pragmatism is needed.
Autumn Statement: Government cannot be trusted to support business and economy while championing Brexit
This massive fiscal constraint would have not been needed if it were not for Brexit.
Slower domestic demand pulls down UK car production by 1% but exports increase
Cars built for exports in October rose 1.7% on-year, marking a 15th consecutive month of increase.
Autumn Statement as it happened: Key points from Philip Hammond's first fiscal plan
The chancellor abandons plans to run budget surplus by 2020 and says Britain's economy will grow 2.1% this year.
UK public sector finances remain weak despite beating expectations in October
Government unlikely to meet OBR's target for public borrowing in financial year to the end of March.
UK household wealth declines by $1.5tn amid Brexit says Credit Suisse
The number of people in the UK who have $1m or more has reduced by around 15%.
IBM to add four new cloud data centres infused with cognitive intelligence in the UK
The move will help IBM keep up with growing client demand.
Women are dying because of domestic refuge cuts - that's why Sisters Uncut are blocking bridges
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we demand a secure funding plan for domestic violence services.
Autumn Statement checklist: Hammond's ever-decreasing circles
Brexit and bond sell-offs since the US presidential election have limited the Chancellor's options.
Theresa May says Britain will seek transitional deal to soften Brexit impact
Prime Minister hints plans to place workers on companies boards could be watered down.
Facebook plans to hire 500 more employees in UK
Social media giant will recruit engineers, marketers, project managers and sales staff at its new London office.