Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial marketsThe mood of consumers in Europe’s largest economy is darkening as the Omicron variant spreads across the region. According to the latest consumer sentiment index from Germany’s GfK insti…
Retailers warn of more stock shortages after sales fall
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The real challenges for Rishi Sunak lie ahead despite drop in public borrowing
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