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PMI data shows French economy ‘stalling’ amid Emmanuel Macron’s election turmoil

Business
Robert Johnson

Retail sales in the UK have risen at their fastest pace since January as hotter weather and bank holidays tempted shoppers out ...

Rishi Sunak vows to cut taxes after drop to 2pc

U.K.
William Turner

Thanks for joining me. Inflation has fallen to the Bank of England’s 2pc target for the first time in nearly three years. ...

Wind to overtake gas as UK’s main electricity source for the first time

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining us. The energy sector is our initial focus today as new research indicates that wind will overtake gas as ...

Britain overtakes France to become Europe’s largest stock market

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining me. We begin the week with a look at the manufacturing sector, where thousands of roles are being left ...

Germany battles to block Brussels clampdown on Chinese EVs

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining me. We begin with Germany, where officials are aiming to water down the EU’s plans for tariffs on China’s ...

Housing market recovery ‘slips into reverse’ amid election uncertainty

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining me. Property professionals are raising concerns about the housing market today, which they fear has endured a slump since ...

Asda named as most expensive supermarket fuel retailer

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining me. Gazprom’s exports to Europe will average barely a third of levels seen before Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade ...

British bank Standard Chartered accused of handling payments to Hamas

U.K.
William Turner

Thanks for joining me. Today we begin with allegations made against Standard Chartered, which are detailed in new US court papers. The ...

Shein to file for £50bn blockbuster London float

Business
Robert Johnson

Thanks for joining me. We begin the week with a potentially huge boost for the London Stock Exchange. China-founded fast fashion retailer ...

Homes for sale hit eight-year high as property market bounces back

Business
Robert Johnson

Good morning   1) Royal Mail at risk of being broken up after £3.6bn foreign takeover | Fears postal service will be ...