UK house prices rise, NatWest braces for slowing economy
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 04:04 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
UK house prices increased by 0.4% in April, according to data. Meanwhile, NatWest has set aside £140m due to the economic fallout from the conflict in the Middle East, which could slow growth and increase inflation.
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