Economics
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British Retail Consortium reports rise of 0.5% after two months of falling sales, but says that conditions remain tough
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Business blog Paper tiger Mike Ashley needs to explain or face being torn apart by MPs
Larry Elliott Economics editorSports Direct founder cannot risk carrying on with the bluster when he gives evidence on working conditions for warehouse staff -
Federal Reserve chair points to ‘considerable uncertainty’ in speech following weak jobs report on Friday, amid concerns over Brexit and Chinese economy
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Signs of weakening demand from some business and private customers as new vehicle registrations increase 2.5% in May
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BDO’s output index is the lowest since September 2013 amid worries over the negative impact of a vote to leave the EU
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Petition against decision to freeze repayment threshold reaches 120,000 signatures
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Originally I supported the £9,000 tuition fee regime. But now, after my own daughter has gone through the system, I realise that the interest rates charged are scandalous
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Dollar falls and markets volatile after surprise non-farm payroll numbers
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George Osborne says 400,000 jobs could be lost while top figures in the services sector sign statement backing remain vote
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GDP figures reveal strong economic growth but falling labour costs suggest wage growth remains particularly weak
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World economy would suffer spillovers if Britain votes to leave the EU, warns Paris-based thinktank in new economic forecasts
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Economics blog Why the global economy may need to get worse before it gets better
Larry Elliott in ParisUntil governments act collectively to bolster growth, lasting recovery from the 2008-09 recession will remain elusive -
Foreign demand for goods from UK factories falls for fifth month as customers unwilling to commit to investment
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Legatum Institute index says Nigeria – Africa’s biggest economy – is only the 26th most prosperous African country, as fuel shortages hamper growth
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Labor pledges to review trade deals that let companies sue Australia