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GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index increased by one point to minus 17 in December.

The UK’s FTSE 100 gained 10.14 points, or 0.12%, to close at 8,311.76.

The group said it was in discussions with UK private equity firm Disruptive Capital GP and Pension SuperFund Capital over the potential stake sale.

The firm, which recruits for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) roles, said it now thinks the challenges could persist into 2025.

Hard pressed frontline workers are bogged down with red tape that stops them working productively for the public

Chief executive criticises “new and unwelcome headwinds from UK government policy.”

The IPPR has calls for a four-nation approach to the UK’s wind energy future.

Sarah Pritchard, executive director of consumers, competition and international at the FCA, said: “We want people to have access to the help, guidance and advice that they need, at a…

The FTSE 100 finished 21.26 points, or 0.26%, higher to end the day at 8,301.62.

Close Brothers has been granted permission to appeal against a landmark ruling in the UK’s Supreme Court.