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Construction sector weak again
7 hours ago
UK construction sector growth slowed for the third month in a row in August, to its lowest in half a year, doing little to calm fears of a "double-dip" recession.
Construction sector weak again
UK construction sector growth slowed for the third month in a row in August, to its lowest in half a year, doing little to calm fears of a "double-dip" recession. 7 hours ago
House Prices fall for second straight month
Rory Gallivan
House prices fell for the second month in a row in August, new data shows, suggesting that recent declines in the market may amount to more than a seasonal dip. 9 hours ago
Markets surge on strong global manufacturing figures
Markets surged around the world as economic data reassured investors that the global economic recovery has not run out of steam. 24 hours ago
Credit Suisse staff given surprise bonuses
Swiss bank Credit Suisse has announced a surprise bonus for about 400 of its London staff as it seeks to prevent them defecting to rivals. Yesterday
Cut beer tax to boost jobs says pub group
A reduction in duty on beer could create up to 30,000 jobs, trade body the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) claims in a submission to the coalition government's review of alcohol taxation. Yesterday
Family house value rises £91 per day
Owners of family houses had most to smile about from the recent rise in property prices as their value rose faster than all others, according to mortgage lender Halifax. Yesterday
