Economic News
Unite accuses Premier Inn owner of 'wage theft'
According to a snap poll by trade union Unite, two out of three workers at Premier Inn, Britain's largest budget hotel chain, had regularly been denied breaks and not been paid what they were owed.
Chicago PMI drops less than expected in November
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated less than expected in November, according to figures released on Thursday.
Friday preview: A quiet start to December
Friday 1 December is very quiet in the corporate diary, with no major companies expected to report results, but a range of data to sift through, for those inclined.
Trump rebuffs China's call for 'market economy' status
The White House has formally rejected China's call to be considered a "market economy" under global trading rules, heightening tensions between two of the world's largest economies.
US personal incomes and spending outstrip forecasts in October
Personal income and spending growth picked-up a little bit more quickly than expected last month, amid mildly stronger price pressures.
US initial jobless claims fall a little
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell a little last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Shell reveals 22% gender pay gap
Oil giant Shell revealed on Thursday that its female staff get paid on average 22% less than male employees.
UK net migration has biggest fall on record after Brexit vote
Net migration to the UK fell by the largest amount since records began in the year following the Brexit vote, official figures show.
Russia reportedly onboard with OPEC output cut extension to end-2018
Crude oil futures are holding near their session highs after the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries signaled they want to extend the group's current output curbs until the end of 2018.
Eurozone inflation up less than expected, unemployment at lowest since January 2009
Inflation in the eurozone ticked higher in November, according to the latest data from Eurostat, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in October.
UK consumer confidence falls more than expected - GfK
UK consumer confidence ebbed more than expected this month, according to a widely followed survey from GfK.
UK house price growth steady in November, misses expectations - Nationwide
Annual UK house price growth was stable in November, according to the latest survey from Nationwide.