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UK inflation remains at 6.7% in September
UK inflation remained unchanged in September after three consecutive months of declines, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors mull inflation data
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Wednesday as investors mulled the latest UK inflation print and looked to more key US earnings and an inflation reading from across the pond.
Segro trading positively, Barratt completions on track
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 13 points higher on Wednesday, having closed up 0. 58% on Tuesday at 7,675. 21.
Barratt Developments sees 10% drop in reservation rates in Q1
UK housebuilder Barratt Developments has said it remains on track to hit targeted home completions despite a much slower start to the financial year as a result of ongoing challenges prospective buyers are finding in securing mortgages.
Wednesday newspaper round-up: Miller & Carter, UK car industry, Tesla
Miller & Carter, the steakhouse chain owned by the nationwide pub group Mitchells & Butlers, has been criticised for taking payments from waiting staff worth up to 2% of the sales they serve up, cutting their income during the cost of living crisis. The payments are intended as a way for waiting staff to share tips with chefs and other back of house workers. – Guardian.