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House prices fall for fourth month in a row
UK house prices have fallen for the fourth month in a row as the market showed resilience despite higher borrowing costs.
Thursday 22 October 2026
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UK house prices have fallen for the fourth month in a row as the market showed resilience despite higher borrowing costs.
Hiring intentions and business confidence saw declines across both the services and manufacturing sectors in July with economic growth set to slow.
Sadiq Khan has expanded the grant scheme for London’s ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to cover any household with a heavily polluting car or motorbike, spending an…
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In a significant move to combat high inflation, the Bank of England (BoE) has announced its 14th consecutive interest rate hike, pushing rates to a fresh…
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The number of people missing payments on essential household bills like energy, phone and water is as high as it was over the winter, according to…
Companies are registering increased levels of financial distress as directors grapple with rising costs and a downturn in spending by both consumers and businesses.
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UK energy chiefs will gather in Downing Street today to discuss net zero, as a debate rages in both main parties about the future of green…
The TUC has urged the Bank of England to call a halt to interest rate increases after warning that widespread job losses in recent months have…
The duty paid on drinks on tap in pubs will be up to 11p lower than at the supermarket. The changes are designed to help pubs…