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Biggest drop in petrol purchases in six years hits retail sales in Great Britain

Drivers conserve fuel amid Iran war uncertainty, pushing overall sales down 1.3% in April

The Guardian - UK

UK bond yields set for biggest weekly drop since 2024; retail sales fall as drivers cut back on fuel - as it happened

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The Guardian - UK

UK retail sales plunge as soaring fuel prices force shoppers to make cuts

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

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UK retail sales suffer sharpest fall for almost a year

The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 1.3% in April.

Evening Standard

Inflation holds at 3% in ‘calm before the storm’ of Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 20 February: Index rallies, retail spending surge boosts UK outlook

Retail sales figures and the largest surplus on the UK’s public finances since records began in 1993 today provided a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard

Retail sales fall unexpectedly in October amid Budget hit to consumer confidence

Official figures showed retail sales by volume fell 1.1% during October, following an upwardly revised increase of 0.7% in September.

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FTSE 100 Live 21 November: Market sell-off continues, UK output below forecast

The last major economic releases before the Budget today added to pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Evening Standard

UK inflation stays at 3.8% as food price rises slow for first time since March – as it happened

Inflation figures raise chance of December interest rate cut

The Guardian - UK

Inflation jumps to 10-month high, knocking chance of early interest rate cut

Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 3% in January from 2.5% in December.

The Independent UK

Glencore considers ditching UK stock market listing; air fares, food and private school fees push UK inflation to 3% – as it happened

Glencore considering move to New York or elsewhere where it can ‘get the right valuation;’ UK inflation rises more than expected as meat, bread and cereals become dearer

The Guardian - UK

UK Inflation Dips, Easing Some Pressure On Government

Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly fell to 2.5 percent last month, official data showed Wednesday, easing some pressure on the Labour government faced with economic unrest.

International Business Times

Watchdog ends investigation into description of UK economy ‘going gangbusters’

Exclusive: ONS official’s remarks, not intended as comment on overall state of the economy, were later used by Sunak

The Guardian - UK

ONS dealing with 20% staf exodus weeks after facing strikes over return to office orders

Headcount has dipped at the ONS at the same time as the stats body fights with staff over office attendance.

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Evening Standard

There’s finally some optimism in the City. Will it last?

City Comment: Next week is a big one. Will we see more good news, or will inflation, jobs and retail data kill the mood?

Evening Standard

Surprise fall in food prices raises hopes for interest rate cut

City markets are now pricing in a 55% likelihood the Bank of England will start cutting rates as soon as June.

International Business Times UK

UK Wage Growth Continues To Slow And Threaten Labour Market

The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation dips but food prices rise 17% amid squeeze on low-income families

Annual rate falls in December, although it remains at one of the highest levels in 40 years

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The Guardian - UK

UK inflation eases slightly to 10.7%, but cost of living crisis grinds on – as it happened

Inflation falls back from 41-year high as motor fuels price rises slow, but costs rise faster in restaurants, hotels, cafes and pubs.

The Guardian - UK

UK economy shrinks by 0.3% on back of manufacturing slump

August GDP data from ONS gives strong signal that UK is entering recession

Evening Standard

UK economy grows slightly in second quarter

It means the UK might not currently be in recession, as was predicted by the Bank of England earlier this month.

The Independent UK

Mounting cost crisis sees inflation soar to fresh 40-year high

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 9.4% in June, up from 9.1% in May.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation hits 7%; Yellen warns of global growth hit – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Inflation surges to 6.2% as cost-of-living crisis escalates

The Office for National Statistics said prices rose across food, clothing and footwear and a range of products and services last month.

The Guardian - UK

Oil tumbles back to $100; UK pay squeeze continues – as it happened

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