Biggest August fall in British house prices since 2018; oil and gas prices rise as Hormuz traffic slows – business live
British house prices expected to fall this year, despite ‘Burnham bounce’, Rightmove reportsAsking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one monthJP Morgan boss Jamie
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the Internationa
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theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.
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bbc.com
14.05.2026
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
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bbc.com
27.04.2026
Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
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bbc.com
12.04.2026
UBS lifts UK earnings forecast but keeps market at neutral
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21.08.2026
What is salmonella, how does it spread and are eggs safe to eat?
UKHSA says imported eggs eaten in restaurants are source of outbreak that has infected more than 200 peopleContaminated eggs have infected 207 people with salmonella across the UK, killing one and hos
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
UK economy on ‘firmer footing’ amid rising services sector activity and consumer confidence – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate movesEconomists are also taking heart from the PMI survey, which will come as a welcome positive sign
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget
Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'
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bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
I’ll admit it: I’ve cycled through red lights. But Britain’s traffic laws are to blame, not me | Simon Jenkins
The essence of cycling is to keep moving, but London’s chaotic roads often make this difficult. My solution: fewer, not more rulesI plead guilty. I have loved and used the streets of London all my lif
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theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Private Credit’s Next Big Thing Is $1 Trillion in British Pensions
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wsj.com
20.08.2026
Lack of water storage is an urgent national security issue | Letters
Readers respond to the crisis facing Britain caused by the lack of reservoir capacity and hotter summersYour reporters came up with a good list of urgent climate policies in response to Andy Burnham’s
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Why is the Trump administration causing turmoil in the bond markets? | Richard Partington
As yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spendingG
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Majority of UK and Irish payroll professionals now using AI, survey finds
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20.08.2026
UK watchdog clears Vandemoortele-Délifrance deal with new proviso
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20.08.2026
Illegal 'drip pricing' could add thousands to the cost of your holiday
The UK's consumer watchdog has opened an investigation into Trainline, RED Driving School, and Virgin Holidays.
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bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Relax, everyone: Elon Musk has a mantra to make the climate crisis go away | Emma Brockes
It’s simple, says the SpaceX boss – according to something called the ‘Kardashev scale’, we just have to move energy production ‘off-planet’Next time the weather gives the UK 61 days without rain and
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theguardian.com
20.08.2026
The Guardian view on the Grenfell Tower fire: Britain is letting companies pass the buck | Editorial
Victims received less compensation than shareholders in the company behind its flammable cladding. Parliament must make corporations pay for harm causedThere is something profoundly wrong when the com
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It's wrong | Larry Elliott
The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planetSo now we know: the smart response to
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026