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UK rent growth accelerated while annual house-price inflation slowed sharply. Average private rent reached £1,393 in July as annual house-price growth fell to 2% in June.
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Ithaca Energy raised dividend guidance after record quarterly production performance. The North Sea producer now expects $500m–$530m of 2026 distributions as Rosebank moves towards a first-production window in early 2027.
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JD Sports has cut guidance as North American demand weakens. Like-for-like sales fell 3.1% in the second quarter, prompting the sportswear retailer to lower its full-year profit forecast to £700m–£800m.
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UK vacancies have fallen as private-sector wage growth loses momentum. Unemployment remains at 4.9%, while payroll employment and private-sector earnings data point to a cooler labour market despite continuing shortages in specialist roles.
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NewGen is adding leadership capacity as its international footprint expands. Senior appointments across governance, creative, US talent, AI, and the Nordics accompany the creator agency’s push into new markets and service lines.
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Late-paid DBT invoices totalled £28.2m across three recent years. Freedom of Information figures show 1,449 invoices were paid late between April 2023 and May 2026 as government tightens wider payment rules.
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UK employers remain willing to hire despite continuing economic uncertainty. Robert Half finds 34% plan to expand permanent headcount this year, while technology, finance, and specialist skills remain particularly competitive.
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UK asking prices recorded their sharpest August fall since 2018. Rightmove says new listings fell 2.0% to £364,999 as unusually high stock gives buyers greater negotiating power.
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Universities are widening overseas fee discounts as recruitment pressure grows. At least 22 institutions now offer automatic postgraduate discounts, while falling international enrolment and weaker fee income are exposing the financial risks built into university growth assumptions.
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Jo Bamford plans a £100m northern bus manufacturing investment programme. The Wrightbus owner says a new North West plant could support 2,500 jobs, tying the proposal to public procurement, technical skills, and demand for British-built zero-emission buses.