UK economy
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March 01, 2021, Monday
Rishi Sunak plots tax raid to plug UK deficit, risking Tory rage
Sunak's answers will shape his own fortunes, the Conservative government's political identity, and the UK economy's chances of ...
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February 23, 2021, Tuesday
UK unemployment rate rises for sixth straight month amid Covid curbs
Renewed coronavirus restrictions shut down most businesses across the country
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February 22, 2021, Monday
UK PM sets out cautious approach to easing England's Covid-19 lockdown
"The threat remains substantial", Johnson told parliament, saying it was crucial the roadmap was cautious but irreversible
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February 19, 2021, Friday
UK economy shows signs of stabilisation after new Covid-19 lockdown hit
The IHS Markit/CIPS flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index suggested the economy was barely shrinking in the first half of ...
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February 13, 2021, Saturday
Britain economy suffers biggest slump in 300 years amid Covid-19 lockdowns
Gross domestic product rose 1 per cent from the third quarter, fuelled by a boom in construction and government spending
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February 12, 2021, Friday
UK economy shrinks 9.9% amid pandemic, biggest annual decline on record
The coronavirus pandemic closed shops and restaurants and and devastated the travel industry
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February 05, 2021, Friday
Worst yet to come for banks in terms of pandemic fallout, says BoE's Woods
Government relief schemes such as furlough payments and guarantees on banks' loans to companies have cushioned banks against ...
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February 04, 2021, Thursday
Bank of England holds off more stimulus as Covid-19 vaccines roll out
The Bank of England kept its key interest rates on hold Thursday
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January 28, 2021, Thursday
Covid impact: UK unveils 1,000-pound cash boost scheme to help businesses
The funding is expected to be available until July 31 this year, Xinhua news agency reported
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January 15, 2021, Friday
Another recession looms for United Kingdom's economy as lockdowns bite
The British economy looks set to fall back into recession after official figures on Friday showed that it shrank by 2.6% ...
