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US consumer sentiment little changed in April - Uni Michigan
US consumer sentiment was little changed in April, according to a survey released on Friday by the University of Michigan.
German inflation slows more than expected in April
German inflation fell a little more than expected in April, according to preliminary figures released on Friday by Destatis.
German economy narrowly escapes recession
Germany narrowly avoided slipping into recession in the first quarter, official data showed on Friday.
Eurozone economy grows less than expected in Q1
The eurozone economy grew at a slower rate than expected in the first quarter, according to preliminary figures released on Friday by Eurostat.
UK business morale hits 11-month high
UK business confidence reached a near one-year high in April, a survey showed on Friday, although prices were still forecast to rise.
Train drivers to strike again after 'risible' pay offer
Train drivers’ union Aslef rejected a pay offer from 16 train operators on Thursday, announcing several more days of strike action in May and June.
UK retail sales nudge higher - CBI
UK retail sales edged higher in April, a survey showed on Wednesday, although retailers remained cautious.
German consumer sentiment picks up again - GfK
German consumer sentiment looked set to improve next month driven by softer energy prices and predicted wage rises, according to a survey published on Wednesday.
UK manufacturers see output volumes fall
Output across the UK manufacturing sector fell over the last three months, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, but price pressures started to ease.
UK grocery inflation eases but remains at record level
Grocery inflation eased marginally in April, industry data showed on Tuesday, but remained close to record highs.
Quilter AuMA edge up 2% in first quarter
Quilter said on Tuesday that assets under management and administration (AuMA) edged up in the first quarter, as it hailed "good momentum" in the business.
Government borrowing continues to rise in March
Government borrowing continued to rise in March, partly due to the energy support scheme, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.
FCA moves to halt money laundering via Post Offices
A series of measures are being introduced to crack down on money laundering through Post Offices, it was announced on Monday.
German business sentiment improves slightly in April - Ifo
German business sentiment improved slightly in April, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute.
UK house price growth eases in April - Rightmove
Growth in UK house prices eased in April, according to the latest house price index from Rightmove.
Crisis deepens at CBI after second rape allegation
Two insurers announced on Friday that they were quitting the Confederation of British as the crisis engulfing the business lobby group deepened after a second rape allegation.
Postal workers to be balloted as Royal Mail reaches deal with CWU
A longstanding scuffle between Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) looked set to be coming to an end on Friday, with International Distributions Services announcing that it had reached an agreement with the CWU’s Postal Executive Committee.
Buoyant service sector helps boost Eurozone economy
The Eurozone economy strengthened in April, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, bolstered by a resurgent service sector.
UK private sector output grows at fastest pace in a year
Output in the UK’s private sector grew in April at the fastest pace in a year, according to a survey released on Friday.
UK retail sales fall in March, missing forecasts
Retail sales fell by more than expected in March, official data showed on Friday, after the wet weather kept shoppers at home.