Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.
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Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.
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Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.
Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia
Possible industrial action at a key liquefied natural gas supplier sent European prices 10% higher.
Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
A week of ups and downs in the UK economy
It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.
Shop sales hit by July's wet weather
Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout.
Cash, cars and homes seized in $735m Singapore raids
The operation was part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations.
Inflation slows but flights and hotels keep prices high
Lower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes.
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Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise
Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.
Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia
Possible industrial action at a key liquefied natural gas supplier sent European prices 10% higher.
Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
A week of ups and downs in the UK economy
It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.
Shop sales hit by July's wet weather
Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout.
Cash, cars and homes seized in $735m Singapore raids
The operation was part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations.
Inflation slows but flights and hotels keep prices high
Lower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes.
Gas prices rise on fears of strikes in Australia
Possible industrial action at a key liquefied natural gas supplier sent European prices 10% higher.
Renting cheaper than first-time mortgages - Zoopla
It is less expensive to rent than buy for the first time since 2010, but there are wide regional variations.
A week of ups and downs in the UK economy
It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.
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