UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024

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  Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

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  BBC News - Feb. 13

• UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations

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  CNBC - Feb. 13
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  UK wages continue to outpace inflation

  Pay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.
  
  BBC News - 2d
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  London registers zero house price growth for 2024

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  Financial Times - 1d

• Ex-Reform UK employees issue claims for alleged unpaid wages

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  Financial Times - 5d
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  UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter

  Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economy
  
  Financial Times - Feb. 13

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  US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle East
  
  Financial Times - Feb. 10
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  Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth

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  Financial Times - Feb. 10

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  CNBC - 6d

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