Net migration from EU to Britain hit record high ahead of EU vote

LONDON (Reuters) - Net migration from the European Union to Britain hit a record high in the year to June 2016, according to official data for the twelve months before the EU referendum in which concern about rising immigration drove much opposition to the bloc.

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UK manufacturing growth cools unexpectedly in November - PMI

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - - British manufacturing growth cooled unexpectedly in November as factories grappled with soaring costs caused by sterling's slump after Britain voted to leave the European Union, while the weaker pound failed to boost export orders as much as in previous months.

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British food industry needs access to labour post-Brexit, bosses say

LONDON (Reuters) - The bosses of Sainsbury's , Marks & Spencer and Morrisons have said Britain's food and supermarket sector will need continued access to EU migrant labour after the country leaves the European Union.

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Euro zone November factory growth strongest since January 2014 - PMI

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - - Euro zone manufacturers enjoyed their best month in November since the start of 2014, a survey showed, benefiting from a weaker currency and stronger demand.

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Glencore to pay $1 billion dividend in 2017, debt on track

(Reuters) - Commodities trader and miner Glencore said on Thursday it would pay out $1 billion in dividends in 2017, had exceeded asset sales targets and would meet its goal this year to cut net debt.

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Ofcom to examine rising landline prices to protect elderly

LONDON (Reuters) - British telecoms regulator Ofcom said it was concerned about the rising cost of telephone line rental for customers who did not take broadband, particularly elderly and vulnerable people who rely on the service.

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British Gas to freeze UK energy prices this winter

LONDON (Reuters) - Centrica owned British Gas, Britain’s biggest energy supplier, has frozen its standard energy prices this winter, it said on Wednesday, putting more pressure on rival companies to do the same.

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