News And Announcements
US housebuilder sentiment improves in January
Sentiment among US housebuilders unexpectedly improved in January, according to data released on Wednesday.
Pubs need 'full review' of business rates, MPs agree
While Westminster remains starkly divided over Brexit a debate on the future of the nation’s pubs secured cross party support for a meaningful reform of business rates on Tuesday.
FCA looks into private polling from hedge funds
The UK financial watchdog is reviewing regulation over private political polling, which has been used by hedge funds to profit from events such as Brexit.
Official house prices fall for third successive month
UK house prices continued to subside toward the end of last year, according to the official Land Registry figures.
UK inflation eases off to near 2yr low
UK inflation eased off at the end of last year, as expected, due to a fall in fuel prices and airfares.
Advertising spending growth remains dependent on Brexit plans
Marketing spending growth in the UK was halted in the final quarter of 2018 after a six-year rise due to the uncertainty over Brexit.