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Huge drop in business lending in July
by Josh Hall | 18 Sep 2009
UK business lending suffered its biggest fall in July since records began, according to new figures released today by the Bank of England.
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UK retail sales growth stutters in August
by Josh Hall | 18 Sep 2009
The rise in UK retail sales stalled in August, causing many analysts to question the sustainability of the sector"s apparent recovery.
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Retailers may suffer further as consumers battle tax rises
by Josh Hall | 16 Sep 2009
Retailers are likely to endure even lower consumer spending next year as tax rises hit the public, according to shopping giant Next.
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Bad news for hoteliers as room prices collapse
by Josh Hall | 16 Sep 2009
The average cost of a room for a night in a UK hotel has fallen to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures released this week.
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UK economy 'is growing again'
by Josh Hall | 16 Sep 2009
The UK economy has returned to growth, according to Bank of England Governor Mervyn King.
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House prices 'will take five years to recover'
by Josh Hall | 14 Sep 2009
The recent increase in house prices is a "false dawn", according to influential forecasters the Ernst & Young Item Club.
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Huge increase in Small Firms Loan Guarantee defaults
by Josh Hall | 14 Sep 2009
The number of firms defaulting on loans guaranteed by the government has increased significantly, according to new figures released yesterday.
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'Clear signs of recovery' in major world economies
by Josh Hall | 11 Sep 2009
Many of the world"s major economies are showing signs of improvement, according to new figures released today by the OECD.
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Strong signs for budget retailers as 'big boys' turn in results
by Josh Hall | 11 Sep 2009
The "budget" retail sector was buoyed today as two of its biggest proponents published strong annual results.
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House prices 'rise for second month'
by Josh Hall | 10 Sep 2009
House prices rose for the second month in a row in August, according to new figures from the Halifax.
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