In the news this morning, property owners in London who sold their home last year doubled their money on average. Seasonally adjusted retail sales fell in December as prices rose, although Bonmarche reported a 3.3% quarterly sales increase. Councillors have told the charity behind the garden bridge project it must prove it has sufficient funds.
Londoners double their money with house sales (FT/£)
Retail sales slump in December (FT/£)
Bonmarche enjoys sales rise (Telegraph/£)
Garden bridge charity must prove funds (FT/£)