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UK economy expands in May
Thursday 16 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, official data showed on Thursday, in line with expectations. Read More
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Shabana Mahmood to be named chancellor - report
Thursday 16 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Incoming prime minister Andy Burnham has decided to make home secretary Shabana Mahmood chancellor, it was reported on Thursday. Read More
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as expected
Wednesday 15 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Canada left interest rates unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely expected, for the sixth meeting in a row. Read More
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OECD calls on UK government to ditch triple-lock pensions pledge
Wednesday 15 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has recommended the UK government reform its pension system, urging a review of the triple-lock pensions promise which it c... Read More
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Fed chair vows to tackle stubborn inflation
Tuesday 14 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Federal Reserve's new chair has insisted to US lawmakers that the surge in inflation seen over the last five years will become "a thing of the past". Read More
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UK retail sales rise as online shopping booms in heatwave
Tuesday 14 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales across the UK improved year-on-year in June despite strong comparators, with a jump in online sales outweighing declines in-store as customer footfall was affected by t... Read More
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New PM urged to slash business energy costs, implement reforms
Tuesday 14 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Cutting business energy costs could unlock an additional £130bn in economic activity over the next two decades, according to a new report from the CBI and Energy UK, who have called... Read More
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Former Virgin Money boss Jayne-Anne Gadhia preferred candidate for FRC chair
Monday 13 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The government announced on Monday that it has selected former Virgin Money boss Jayne-Anne Gadhia as its preferred candidate for chair of the Financial Reporting Council, succeedin... Read More
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UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle
Friday 10 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The government said on Friday that it has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third parties (CTPs), bringing them under direct regula... Read More
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UK business confidence drops to lowest since early 2025
Friday 10 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Business confidence across the UK dropped to its lowest level in over a year in June, according to a survey released on Friday by S&P Global, with service-sector firms turning pessi... Read More
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UK retail footfall drops in June, high streets hit hardest in heatwave
Friday 10 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales fell in June, with high streets faring the worst as the heatwave pushed shoppers indoors, according to a survey released on Friday by the British Retail Consortium. Read More
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Consumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high. Read More
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Consumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high. Read More
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US and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US has launched another round of attacks against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to flare. Read More
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UK house market remains under pressure - Rics
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - House prices remained subdued in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as the cost of living and wider geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment. Read More
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IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2026, trims global projection
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund nudged its global growth forecast a touch lower on Wednesday, but upgraded its expectations for the UK. Read More
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Trump says ceasefire is over, calls Iranian leaders 'scum'; oil surges
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is over after both countries exchanged strikes overnight. Read More
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Bank of England proposes easing bank capital rules
Tuesday 07 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England on Tuesday unveiled a package of proposed reforms to the UK bank capital framework, which it said is designed to make the regime simpler, more effective and bett... Read More
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German industrial production unexpectedly sparks in May
Tuesday 07 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production sparked in May, official data showed on Tuesday, surpassing expectations. Read More
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House prices inch higher as mortgage costs ease
Tuesday 07 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - House prices ticked up in June, industry data showed on Tuesday, as mortgage rates started to ease. Read More
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