UK economy: Interest rate cut a ‘certainty’ in February after weak data A February interest rate cut is a “certainty” after new data suggests that…
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“GDP growth slowed markedly in the summer when the new government began warning of tax hikes,” said Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics.
For the first time in three months, the UK economy grew, recording a slight expansion of 0.1% in November, according to official figures. This follows two consecutive months of economic contraction.
It comes as a leading think tank urged the prime minister to boost trade defences to deter against economic threats from Donald Trump Ed Davey…
Warning food prices could soar by 20% as pressure mounts on Reeves over flailing economy Rachel Reeves has been hit by a triple whammy of…
Pound sterling continues to sink as UK economy ‘clearly on very shaky ground’ Pound sterling has continued to sell off this morning, and UK government…
UK companies cut jobs at fastest rate in nearly 4 years The private sector cut jobs at the fastest rate for nearly 4 years in…
The United Kingdom became the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP, as of Sunday.
UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October Britain’s economy shrank by 0.1% in October, underlining the scale of Labour’s challenge to get the economy…
QUESTION: Were farmers the only business group adversely affected by the budget? ANSWER: Farmers have been seriously affected by the budget with their farms…
House prices rise at fastest rate in two years – Nationwide House prices rose at their fastest annual rate in two years in November as…
Consumer confidence in the economy dips following Budget Consumer confidence in the health of the economy dipped in November, a new survey shows, as the…
UK inflation set to jump above target in headache for Rachel Reeves UK inflation is expected to have jumped above the Bank of England’s two…
Rachel Reeves ‘not satisfied’ as UK economy flatlines under Labour Rachel Reeves has said she is disappointed with figures showing the economy flatlining in the…
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, said inflation has fallen “faster than we expected” but still warned that more progress would be needed on services inflation.
The UK grew at a slower pace than expected in the third quarter, according to new figures, with business groups pointing to the impact of uncertainty ahead of last month’s Budget.
UK economy at risk of higher inflation and slower growth due to Trump tariffs Economists are concerned by the likely impact of Donald Trump’s economic…
Rachel Reeves could borrow £80bn over next five years, lenders say Rachel Reeves could borrow an extra £80bn to fund government spending on infrastructure and…
UK inflation expected to fall below two per cent target UK inflation out this week is tipped to fall below the Bank of England’s two…
Wage growth eases again in boost for rate cut hopes Wage growth eased in line with expectations, new figures show, helping to pave the way…
UK economy returns to growth in August after two stagnant months The UK economy grew in August after two months of being flat, the latest…
New figures show UK economic growth weaker than first thought Growth across the UK economy was weaker than previously thought over the spring, according to…
Interest rates UK latest: Bank of England set to reveal next decision The Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold…
UK wage growth slows – will interest rates fall? UK wage growth slowed in the three months to July, as payroll employment and hiring weakened,…
UK ‘needs £1tn investment over 10 years to hit economic targets’ The UK needs £1tn of fresh investment over the next decade if the government…