UK private sector employment shrinks at fastest pace since 2021
S&P data for December follows tax rises on business in autumn Budget
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agendaFinancial Times - 2d -
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row
The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.BBC News - 3d -
Why UK private sector train operators are in no hurry to step down from driver’s cab
Flurry of recent open access applications could be a sign companies think the rules could become less favourableFinancial Times - 3d -
UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.CNBC - 3d -
City should be more supportive of UK defence sector, says minister
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds says banks and investors should shrug off ethical concerns about industryFinancial Times - 4d -
Demand for UK rented properties falls for first time since pandemic
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four yearsFinancial Times - 4d -
Walgreens’ stock on pace for its best day ever on report of talks of sale to private equity — but still on pace for its worst year
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. launched higher on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the drugstore chain was in discussions to sell itself to private-equity firm Sycamore ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Wall Street’s complex debt bonanza hits fastest pace since 2007
Banks sell bonds backed by revenues from chicken wings, music catalogues and oil wellsFinancial Times - 6d -
UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3
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