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Ofgem mulls price cap rise to tackle record bad debt
Ofgem is proposing increasing the price cap, it was confirmed on Friday, to help suppliers to recover £3bn of bad debt.
UK house prices set to fall in 2024
House prices are expected to remain under pressure in 2024, according to industry forecasts published on Friday, as high interest rates continue to stretch affordability.
St James's Place to raise up to £1bn to buy out partner firms - report
St James’s Place is considering raising up to £1bn by the end of the decade, it was reported on Friday, to help support succession plans.
Naked Wines sees losses widen as revenues slide
Naked Wines reiterated plans to turn the business around on Friday, despite falling deeper into the red and posting a slump in half-year revenues.
UK consumer confidence ticks higher in December - GfK
UK consumer confidence edged higher in December, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as people became more optimistic for the year ahead.
ECB leaves interest rates on hold
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected.
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 5. 25% on Thursday, as widely expected.
Vivendi mulls possible break-up, shares jump
Shares in Vivendi sparked on Thursday, after the French media conglomerate said it considering breaking itself up.
Outlook for UK housing market strengthens - RICS
The UK housing market showed signs of stabilising in November, an industry survey showed on Thursday, although higher interest rates continued to weigh heavily.
Broadband providers must tackle customer confusion - Ofcom
Broadband providers must give potential customers clearer information before they sign new deals, Ofcom said on Wednesday.
Royal Mail parents IDS mulling potential €500m Packeta bid - report
The owner of the Royal Mail is considering a potential bid for Czech parcels giant Packeta worth up to €500m, it was reported on Wednesday.
Zara owner Inditex posts strong holiday sales
Fashion giant Inditex reported a solid start to festive trading on Wednesday, boosted by strong demand for its autumn/winter collections.
BAE Systems secures $8.8bn US Army contract
British defence group BAE Systems has secured an $8. 8bn contract to run an ammunition plant for the US Army.
New mortgage commitments tumble - BoE
New mortgage commitments tumbled in the third quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, as higher interest rates weighed on the UK housing market.
Germany investor sentiment strengthens - ZEW
Investor sentiment ticked higher in Germany this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, despite the country’s faltering economy.
UK unemployment rate holds steady
The amount of people out of work remained unchanged in October, official data suggested on Tuesday, while wage growth cooled.
Regulator to probe Unilever over green claims
Consumer goods giant Unilever is being investigated by the regulator over claims of potential greenwashing, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
Sosandar confident for full year, despite first-half loss
Online fashion retailer Sosandar reiterated its full-year outlook on Tuesday, despite sliding to a half-year loss.
Norway's Schibsted to break in two, shares jump
Shares in Norway’s Schibsted soared on Monday, after the media group announced plans to split itself in two as part of a NOK6. 2bn (£450m) deal.
Tesla trio take charge of DG Innovate, shares surge
Shares in DG Innovate rocketed on Monday, after former Tesla Motors executives took over the loss-making battery developer.