UK economic growth hits six-month low
Craig TaylorUK grows by 0.3% in the three months to November, but manufacturers are suffering. BBC News – Business
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Ford to cut thousands of jobs in turnaround plan
The carmaker Ford announces plans for a major shake-up of operations in the UK and mainland Europe. BBC News – Business
Pension cold-calling ban takes effect
The ban, first announced two years ago, is aimed at preventing scams that cost victims thousands of pounds. BBC News – Business
Supermarket Price War A Little New Year Cheer For Consumers
The UK’s big four supermarkets Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have begun a price war aimed not only at competing with each other but no doubt the growing power of German discounters Aldi & Lidl who now have a 12.8% market share according to data from Kantar Worldpanel Tesco, who is celebrating its centenary remains the countries biggest grocer, with…
China’s economic slowdown: How worried should we be?
A rare warning from Apple and trade tensions are putting pressure on existing economic strains. BBC News – Business
House price growth slowest for almost six years, says Nationwide
The latest survey from the Nationwide says property values grew by just 0.5% last year. BBC News – Business