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Mandelson calls time on 'bank bashing'
by Josh Hall | 30 Mar 2009
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson yesterday suggested that the time has come to stop "bashing" the banks, and that the government should now give the financial sector time to recover.
Jump in mortgage approvals, agreed sales
by Josh Hall | 30 Mar 2009
The number of homebuyers rose significantly last month, according to new figures released today.
Barclays rejects Asset Protection funds
by Josh Hall | 30 Mar 2009
Barclays has this evening rejected an offer to participate in the government"s Asset Protection scheme.
by Josh Hall | 27 Mar 2009
The drop in house prices is accelerating, according to new figures released today.
Economy shrank faster than expected in 2008
by Josh Hall | 27 Mar 2009
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revised down its growth figures for the UK economy.
City gearing up for 'G20 Meltdown'
by Josh Hall | 27 Mar 2009
The Square Mile is bracing itself for a week of disruption, as protesters prepare to shut down the city.
Retail sales slowed in February
by Josh Hall | 26 Mar 2009
Growth in UK retail sales slowed to just 0.4 per cent in February, ending the run of relatively good figures seen in previous months.
Rents still falling, despite sales collapse
by Josh Hall | 26 Mar 2009
The recent collapse in property sales has led to a fall, rather than a rise, in rental prices, according to a new survey released yesterday.
Quarterly rent spells disaster for retailers
by Josh Hall | 26 Mar 2009
Many retailers will be fighting for survival this week, as a large number of quarterly rental payments became due yesterday.
Inflation falls to 0 per cent - but rises at the same time
by Rosie Beasley | 25 Mar 2009
The Retail Prices Index (RPI), one of two measures of inflation, fell from 0.1 per cent to 0 per cent in January, in what some are calling the start of deflation.
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