Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines.
House price growth slows as buyers ‘take note of economic headwinds’
The average price of a home coming to market this month rose by just 0.2% to £366,247, according to data from Rightmove. Find out more via Sky News.
Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband
More than half of low income households in the UK are in the dark about bargain broadband deals, according to a new report by communications regulator Ofcom. Find out more via the BBC.
AstraZeneca overtakes Pfizer as crunch week for UK pharma looms
Nearly a decade after AstraZeneca fended off a hostile takeover approach from US rival Pfizer, the British drug firm has overtaken the Viagra maker in terms of market value, marking a significant moment in its turnaround – and for UK plc. Find out more via The Guardian.
New power line between UK and Netherlands ‘could power 1.8m homes’
A new power line between the UK and the Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to “power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined”, the Government has announced. Find out more via the Evening Standard.
