UK house prices flat in June, says Nationwide; higher energy bills cap kicks in - business live

Annual house price growth accelerates to 2.2%, led by Northern IrelandThe UK housing market is proving to be a study in resilience rather than exuberance, said Anthony Codling, housing analyst at RBC Capital Markets. The average price of a home dipped £540 in June from May but rose almost £6,000 year on year.The average UK home now costs £277,484, a market that is moving sideways more than it is marching forward. The headline number tells one story, but the regional picture tells a more inter...