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Private sector wage growth hits six year low in latest UK data

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Private sector wage growth hits six year low in the United Kingdom as official earnings figures show regular pay in the private sector slowed to 2.9 percent in the three months to May 2026. Data...
UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations
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UK inflation rises to 3% in January, surpassing expectations

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The United Kingdom's inflation rate rose to 3% in January, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.8%, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday. The increase marks a sharp rise from...
UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates
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UK growth forecast slashed as Bank of England lowers rates

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The Bank of England (BoE) announced its first interest rate cut of 2025 on Thursday, reducing the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 4.5%. The decision, made amid concerns over sluggish economic growth, saw...
UK private-sector pay rises sharply but job cuts increase
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UK private-sector pay rises sharply but job cuts increase

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British wage growth remained robust in the three months to November 2024, despite increasing indications of a weakening labor market, according to data released on Tuesday. The figures reaffirm the Bank of England's (BoE) current...
Retailers warn of job losses following new UK budget tax hikes
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Retailers warn of job losses following new UK budget tax hikes

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The United Kingdom's retail sector is facing significant challenges following recent budget announcements, with increased financial pressures and a rise in insolvencies among retailers. The October 2024 budget, introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, implemented substantial...
UAE's Masdar invests £11B in UK offshore wind farm
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UAE’s Masdar invests £11B in UK offshore wind farm

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Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a prominent clean energy entity based in the UAE, has finalized its purchase of a 49 percent stake in the 3-gigawatt (GW) Dogger Bank South (DBS) project,...