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UK manufacturers turning more confident on industry conditions
UK manufacturers are more bullish about the sector's prospects than they were 12 months ago, according to a survey out on Monday from Make UK and PwC.
UK house prices hit nine-month high in December
House prices in the UK rose for the third straight month in December, with the average home costing £3,066 more, according to the Halifax House Price Index published on Friday.
UK car registrations post strongest jump since pandemic - SMMT
UK new car registrations posted their strongest jump since the Covid pandemic as supply chains eased up and fleet demand drove sales, industry figures released on Friday revealed.
UK construction sector downturn eases in December
The downturn in the UK construction sector eased a little in December, according to a survey released on Friday.
Wet weather keeps shoppers home in usually-busy December
British shoppers headed out more reluctantly during the usually busy holiday period, according to fresh data released on Friday morning, with retail footfall seeing a notable decline.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in December - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in December, according to figures released on Thursday by ADP.
UK consumer credit borrowing at highest since 2017
UK consumer credit borrowing rose to its highest levels in nearly seven years in November as consumers took on more credit card debt ahead of the festive season in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.
UK mortgage approvals rise more than forecast
UK mortgage approvals rose more than expected in November, according to data released on Thursday by the Bank of England, rising to their highest in five months as interest-rate projections began to fall.
UK service sector expands at fastest pace in six months
Activity in the UK service sector rose at the fastest pace in six months in December, according to a survey released on Thursday.
China services sector expands more than expected in December - Caixin
Activity in China’s services sector expanded more than expected in December, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Aldi and Lidl win UK Christmas battle
German discounters Aldi and Lidl performed best in December, according to data from retail expert Kantar, which said a record £13. 7bn was spent at British supermarkets over the four weeks ended 24 December.
UK manufacturing weakens for 17th straight month, PMI data shows
The downturn in UK manufacturing output worsened in December, with the S&P Global purchasing managers' index (PMI) falling further into negative territory.