Morning Brief

The latest national business headlines

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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.

UK economy narrowly avoids recession last year

The UK narrowly avoided falling into recession in 2022, new figures show, after the economy saw zero growth between October and December. Find out more via the BBC.

Used car sales find reverse gear on supply squeeze

Sales of used cars fell by 8.5% last year, according to industry figures highlighting a squeeze on stocks. Find out more via Sky News.

UK travellers warned of big jump in cost of hiring a car overseas

UK holidaymakers heading overseas this Easter will typically have to pay 72% more to hire a car than they did just before the coronavirus pandemic, data shows. Find out more via The Guardian.

Sunak to announce second Global Investment Summit for the autumn

The Prime Minister is set to announce that a second Global Investment Summit will take place in the autumn, reports the Evening Standard.

Tom Hammersley

Digital Content Officer at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. BA hons journalism graduate.

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