Economic News
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Reeves under pressure as UK govt borrowing surges to £20.7bn in June
Tuesday 22 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK government borrowed grew more than expected in June as debt interest costs soared, according to official figures published on Tuesday. Read More
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Centrica to take 15% stake in £38bn Sizewell project
Tuesday 22 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - British Gas-owner Centrica has taken a 15% stake in nuclear power station Sizewell C, it was announced on Tuesday, one of a number of new private investors to inject funds into the ... Read More
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UK consumer sentiment remains under pressure in July
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment remained subdued in July, a survey showed on Monday, as concerns about household finances continued to weigh heavily. Read More
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Official review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - An independent review of the UK's under-pressure water sector has called for Ofwat to be scrapped, it was confirmed on Monday. Read More
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House prices fall at record rate in July - Rightmove
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices fell in July, industry data showed on Monday, the biggest seasonal drop for over two decades. Read More
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Government could scrap Ofwat, launch new regulator
Friday 18 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The government is preparing to scrap Ofwat, the water regulator for England and Wales, as part of sweeping reforms following a damning review of the sector, according to a report fr... Read More
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UK unemployment rate ticks higher, wage growth slows
Thursday 17 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly ticked higher in May, while pay growth slowed, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK house price inflation picks up as sales activity rebounds
Wednesday 16 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - House price inflation picked up in May as activity increased following a dip the previous month, signalling a slight rebound in activity following a stamp duty-related slump in Apri... Read More
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UK inflation unexpectedly rises in June
Wednesday 16 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK inflation continued to push higher last month, official figures showed on Thursday, outstripping forecasts. Read More
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Eurozone industrial production rebounds in May
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the Eurozone sparked in May, official data showed on Tuesday, comfortably beating expectations as US buyers stocked up ahead of tariffs coming into force. Read More
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German investor sentiment improves more than expected in July - ZEW
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment improved more than expected in July, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Summer weather sees retail sales heat up - BRC
Tuesday 15 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales jumped in June, industry data showed on Tuesday, fuelled by demand for summer foods and electric fans as shoppers tried to beat the heat. Read More
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UK labour supply hits highest since 2020 as jobs market cools
Monday 14 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Further signs of a cooling down of the UK labour market were announced on Monday after a closely followed jobs survey indicated that candidate availability increased at its sharpest... Read More
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German car stocks slide as US threatens EU with 30% tariff
Monday 14 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in German car makers came under pressure on Monday, as crucial trade negotiations between the European Union and US looked to stall over the weekend. Read More
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Rate cuts on the cards if jobs market slows - BoE's Bailey
Monday 14 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The governor of the Bank of England has signalled larger cuts to interest rates could be on the cards, as the labour market loosens. Read More
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China exports spark ahead of looming trade deadline
Monday 14 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Chinese exports jumped in June, official data showed on Monday, as companies took advantage of a temporary ceasefire in the country's trade war with Washington. Read More
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Citi backs European equities despite trade tensions
Friday 11 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Citigroup has flagged European equities as its preference for the second half of the year, following six months of "extraordinary" macro shocks worldwide. Read More
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UK economy unexpectedly contracts in May
Friday 11 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - British GDP eased in May, government data showed on Friday, weighed down by faltering performances in manufacturing and construction. Read More
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Retail footfall wilts as temperatures soar - BRC
Friday 11 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail footfall eased across UK high streets in June, industry data showed on Friday, as extreme heat and heavy downpours put off shoppers. Read More
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UK government scraps electricity 'zonal pricing' reforms
Thursday 10 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK government has canned plans for so-called 'zonal pricing' for electricity usage, preferring to stick with a single national price so that the system is fairer for consumers. Read More
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