London open: Stocks flat as consumer confidence slides London stocks were steady in early trade on Thursday as investors mulled a slide UK in consumer confidence. At 0830 GMT, the FTSE 100 was flat at 8,542.94. A survey released earlier showed that consumer sentiment has weakened to fresh low...
+1, doubtless this treaty and the “level playing field” (rules to prevent the UK being remotely competitive) will handicap the UK hugely as does this bloated, inept and essentially socialist government that feather beds the largely parasitic state sector while largely destroying the private sector...
Next is cautious about the outlook for the UK economy as growth in services, manufacturing and construction has weakened. But is has also highlighted a shift in consumer behaviour, saying that it believes households may reduce their spending on clothing in favour of going out more and travelling ...