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High street shops close at the slowest rate since 2010 but sales decline
Data published from the BRC shows footfall declined 2% year-on-year in October, the biggest drop since June 2016.
Britons are happier since Brexit - and that's official
Britons are happier since the Brexit vote despite a squeeze on household incomes, higher inflation and a weaker pound, according to official statistics.
Typical UK household £600 worse off due to Brexit vote, NIESR says
Think tank predicts UK GDP to expand by 1.6% this year and 1.7% in 2018, a modest downward revision on the forecasts it made earlier this year.
Bank of England set to hike rates in November after UK economy grows more than expected
UK economy grows 0.4% in the third quarter on the back of a strong performance from the services sector.
Philip Hammond urged to make shoppers and businesses a priority in his Budget statement
Lobby groups urge the Chancellor to suspend planned increase in business rates and incentivise investment instead.
Fears mount for UK economy as retail sales growth tumbles to lowest level in four years
ONS figures show quarterly growth of 0.6%, the lowest level on record since 2013.
UK unemployment rate remains at historic low but wage growth lags behind inflation
ONS data shows number of jobless people fell in the three months to August, while rate held steady at lowest level since 1975.
UK inflation rises to highest level in five years
Inflation surges to the highest level since April 2012 amid increase in food prices and transport costs.
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.
Britons turn to supermarkets' own-label groceries to save money amid rising prices
Consumer spending on grocery products rose 3.5% year-on-year during 12 weeks to 9 September.
Pound surges to highest level since Brexit vote as rates rise looms large
Sterling climbs above $1.36 after BoE policymaker suggests rate rise could happen in November.
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%.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low but wage growth remains subdued
Real weekly wages fell by 0.4%, both including and excluding bonuses, compared with a year earlier.
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.
Brexit could lead to higher prices and 'gaps on food shelves' in UK supermarkets
BRC urges government to secure a trade deal to ensure disruption to supermarkets are kept to a minimum post-Brexit.
UK household cost-cutting at highest level in 2 years
Over half of Britons took cost-cutting measures in the second quarter.
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%.
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
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.
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General disgruntlement at the failure of improvement in UK living standards has had severe political implications.
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.
UK consumer spending falls for third straight month
Spending falls 0.8% year-on-year in July following a 0.2% drop in June.
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.
Bank of England slashes growth forecast for the UK economy
BoE warns UK economy will remain 'sluggish' over the next two years and expects inflation to peak at 3% in October.
Pound spikes to 10-month high ahead of 'Super Thursday'
The British currency soars as traders look to Bank of England for market direction.
Two-thirds of UK importers forced to raise prices due to weaker sterling
A third of importers planning price increases next year.
Warm weather sees UK retail sales rebound in June
Retail sales beat expectations in June, climbing 3% year-on-year after a sharp slowdown in May.
Squeeze on household budgets eases as inflation tumbles unexpectedly
UK inflation rises 2.6% year-on-year in June, compared with forecast for 2.9% growth.
UK house prices edge higher amid rising demand
Prices increased 0.1% between June and July, Rightmove says.