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  • Falling demand hits manufacturing sentiment
  • 'No reason' for data rules overhaul, says CBI
  • CBI comments on Work Programme report
• Survey

  January high-street sales fallas shoppers rein in spending

    

  Distributive Trades Survey

  Sales down by 22% overall - the lowest since March 2009, but broadly in line with expectations

• News

  Solar panels ruling 'Consumers need certainty'

    

  Verdict upheld

  CBI welcomes appeal court judgement on government's 'spectacular own goal' on energy

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