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UK unemployment rate unchanged at 5.5% as wages edge up
42,000 more people are in work, and 10,000 more are unemployed compared to February-April period.
UK inflation rate back at 0% as oil and food prices fall
Lower costs of transport and food weigh down inflation rate.
UK manufacturing faces 'rollercoaster of risks' as global slowdown takes toll says EEF
The business body has slashed its growth forecast for the sector by 50% for 2015.
European markets dive on negative manufacturing data in Eurozone and China
In a response to the Eurozone data, the FTSE 100 dropped more than 2.2%.
UK economic growth confirmed as exports boost GDP
Year-on-year, GDP growth was 2.6%, unrevised from the first estimate.
European markets open strongly after China gains
The FTSE 100 opened 2.2% higher, recovering losses it made on Wednesday
First time home buyers fall sharply in UK after average house prices jump £3,000
Estate agents hope overall increase in house hunters will sustain market.
Rugby World Cup 2015: UK travel and tourism sector to get £1bn boost
Event expected to be biggest driver of tourism since 2012 London Olympics.
UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% although food prices are still falling
Weak outlook on inflation rate has made analysts think an interest rate rise in 2015 would be too soon.
China's slowdown is killing George Osborne's UK exports dreams
Osborne targeting £1tn value of UK exports by end of decade, but weak China threatens goal.
UK unemployment total rises by 25,000 in second consecutive quarterly slump
Pay growth excluding bonus was found to be 2.4% according to ONS statistics.
House prices fall for first time in five months, says Halifax
Latest data show dip but upward trend set to continue
Calais migrant crisis: The cost of Operation Stack to the UK economy
Local businesses suffer as M20 in Kent is closed due to chaos in Calais.
UK GDP grows for second quarter running in 2015
Gross domestic product in the UK was estimated to be 0.7% higher in the second quarter of 2015
British consumer confidence surges to Tony Blair-era levels as UK overtakes Germany
UK consumers are now the second most confident in Europe.
UK retail sales dip 0.2% weighed down by household, food and online sales
UK inflation rate hovering around 0% was expected to fuel sales in June.
UK interest rate hike edging closer despite unanimous Bank of England vote to hold steady
Minutes of the committee's meeting on 9 July showed that all members voted to keep the interest at 0.5%.
In focus: Why has unemployment risen for the first time in two years?
Latest ONS figures have shown that unemployment has crept up.
UK consumer debt: Moody's warns of credit card time bomb
Brits are taking on more credit card and mortgage debt
UK inflation rate falls down to 0.0% in June due to food and clothing prices
The Institute of Directors welcomed the figures, saying they will be a boost for businesses and households.
UK trade deficit narrows as goods imports decrease by £1.4bn
Export to non-EU countries rose by £1.7bn and export of chemicals reached a record high of £7.3bn.
UK business expansion at 4-year high says Deloitte survey
Finance chiefs at Britain's biggest companies report a rebound in risk appetite in the second quarter.
UK economic growth slowed in June, as private sectors remain optimistic of 3rd quarter
Manufacturing, retail and services sectors showed a 14% increase in the three months to June, down from 33% in May.
Housebuilder Persimmon unaffected by General Election as sales expected to jump 12%
As property demand is a lot higher than supply it has become a popular safe haven investment.
Heathrow expansion: Third runway recommended by Airports Commission touting £147bn economic boost
Report claims Heathrow runway will boost economy by £147bn but locals and environment groups have pledged to fight plans.
UK consumer confidence rises to levels not seen since 'late nineties or early noughties'
GfK/KPMG consumer confidence index rises 6 points to 7 in June.
UK public sector net borrowing hits eight-year low in May
Borrowing went down 9.44% in the financial year to March 2015, compared to the year to March 2014.
UK inflation positive again after first deflation since 1960s in April
Slight dip below zero in April was never a real threat to the economy, economists said.
UK airport capacity: Government to delay decision on new Gatwick or Heathrow runway to 2016
Airports Commission to make recommendation this month but government could stall over final say.
Market round-up: Morrisons among biggest fallers as FTSE 100 hits 2-month low
Morrisons has been struggling with competition making things tricky for the supermarket.