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Next PM likely to inherit improved economic backdrop after UK growth revised up

The UK economy grew at a faster rate than previously thought in the first quarter of 2024, handing the next prime minister an improved...

Nike valuation plummets by $20bn

Nike shares have plunged by the most in 23 years amid doubts...

UK economy grew more than first estimated in early 2024

The economy grew by more than initially estimated in the first three months of 2024 as the UK emerged from recession, revised official figures...

UK economy grew by stronger-than-expected 0.7% in Q1

Britain's economy grew more quickly than previously thought in the first three months of this year, expanding by 0.7% from the previous quarter, above...

General Election 2024: Exit from recession was stronger than first thought

The UK's exit from recession during the first three months of the...

Regional business confidence falls back – but remains above UK national average | TheBusinessDesk.com

The region saw a reversal in business confidence during June, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. In May business confidence...

Cambridge start-up scores electric car breakthrough with five-minute charge

On Thursday, Nyobolt demonstrated the technology in a prototype car at the...

More years of financial pain for mortgage holders says Bank of England

As many as three million households are set to experience more financial pain as their mortgage payments rise in the next two years, the...

First in Service commences UK operations

New York-based First in Service (F1S) has commenced operations in the UK with the official opening of a London office. The travel company announced its...

Multibillion-pound sale of Boots is shelved after shares plunge in US parent company

The decision will spark fears that Boots stores could face closure or...

Kemi Badenoch promises to work through ‘long list’ of UK-EU trade barriers

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said she hears “quite frequently” pleas for increased trade with European Union countries, but with lower costs for businesses.Taking...

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