Economics
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Senior source tells Guardian mood has shifted under pressure from British businesses to secure a workable deal
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All the day’s economic and financial news, including rolling coverage of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting
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Retail sales rise beats expectations but economists warn it could prove temporary as inflation squeezes pay
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Analysts say shoppers buying fewer and cheaper baking ingredients less often in sign inflation dampening Great British Bake Off effect
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The chancellor, Philip Hammond, has been through a turbulent few days after rumours emerged about him labelling public-sector workers ‘overpaid’
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TUC urges government to act as IFS report highlights growing north-south divide and regional concentration of poverty
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Letters: The German version of conservatism provides a model, says John Veit-Wilson; while Derrick Joad suggests Michael Oakeshott should be essential reading
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The cost of living in Britain rose at a slower rate in June, but is still rising faster than wages
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Average UK property price rose 4.7% last year adding about £3,300 to the cost of buying a typical home as London growth slows markedly
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City analysts believe there will have been a pause in June in cost of living rises, but food prices are expected to increase
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Editorial: The richest in our society are not worth the rewards they give themselves. It’s because they have captured ideologically the political process that these absurdities continue
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Beauty products and womenswear sales both all up on last year as shoppers shun expensive household items due to shrinking disposable income
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Rest of British population, especially young and those renting homes, still struggling, says Resolution Foundation
Rushing into a trade deal with the US would harm the UK