Tag: UK

UK house prices fall for 4th month but market shows resilience – Halifax

British house prices fell in July for a fourth month and the slide looks set to extend into 2024, but the market showed some signs of resilience despite a rise in borrowing costs, mortgage lender Halifax said on Monday.

UK consumers defy high inflation and shop more in June

LONDON, July 21 (Reuters) – British retail sales grew faster than expected in June despite continued high inflation, thanks to unusually hot weather and a rebound in food sales after King Charles’ coronation disrupted spending in May, official figures showed on Friday.