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UK factory output falls at fastest rate since February amid tax rise fears

Manufacturers in the UK cut back output last month at the fastest rate since February, compounding the gloomy picture for the British economy, according...

Co-Op to open new stores in 2025 including in the North East

New stores will be both Co-op and franchise-run, building on an increase in franchises in 2024, including on more university campus sites,...

Manufacturing industry shrinks at fastest rate in 11 months in ‘winter chill’

British factory output contracted at the fastest rate in 11 months in December, amid a swathe of job losses, growing concerns about rising...

UK Factory Activity Faces Sharp Decline, Triggering Economic Concerns

What’s going on here?The UK's manufacturing sector is facing its steepest downturn in nearly a year as December’s PMI dropped to 47.0 from November’s...

Store closures warning: 17,000 high street shops at risk ‘due to Reeves’s National Insurance tax hike’

Britain's high streets are facing a devastating blow with more than 17,000 shops expected to close this year amid mounting financial pressures from tax...

Co-op to open dozens of new stores across the UK this year

The new stores will be both Co-op and franchise-run, building on an increase in franchises in 2024, including on more university campus...

British factories suffer winter chill as government ‘dampens confidence’ – business live

'Winter chill' for British manufacturers as output fallsAnd across the Channel: Britain’s manufacturing sector also reported declining output.The UK manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI)...

UK house prices rise for fourth month in a row, says Nationwide

House prices rose for a fourth consecutive month in December, ending 2024 on a “strong footing”, Nationwide said, with the cost of an average...

UK house prices ended 2024 on a strong footing, says Nationwide Building Society

House prices ended the year on a strong footing, sitting just below an all-time high, according to an index.But stamp duty changes this...

UK house prices rise more than expected in December

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the UK house prices myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.UK house prices rose more...

UK house prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide

Some lenders have predicted that falling mortgage rates and rising wages should improve housing affordability during this year.UK Finance, the lenders' trade body, has...

Thames Water to avoid state bailout, the FTSE 100 at 7900 and an ITV bid: my predictions for UK plc in 2025

Thursday 02 January 2025 7:19 am  |  Updated:  Thursday 02 January 2025 7:20 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Predictions may generally be...

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