economy
UK Retail Sales Slip in July, but the Three-Month Trend Still Looks Healthy
UK retail sales fell 0.5% in July after a World Cup and weather-led June surge, but the broader three-month trend remained positive.
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Daniel Mercer
Markets & Finance Writer, British Business Review
Daniel Mercer is a markets and finance writer at British Business Review, covering UK equities, corporate earnings, interest rates, investment trends, and developments across London's financial sector.
His reporting looks beyond daily market movements to examine the economic and corporate forces influencing valuations, capital allocation, and investor confidence.
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economy
Bank of England Rate Decisions and Their Ripple Effect on UK Tech Funding
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