The Bank of England Joins Those Who Doubt UK Growth Figures
(Bloomberg) — Figures next week are likely to paint a rosy picture for the UK economy in the…
Immigration debate ‘fact-free zone’ as Reform UK warns of ‘invasion’
The survey of 1,000 people by Survation shows 53% of people believe the number of people arriving in…
London hits fresh high as UK inflation fall increases odds of March interest rate cut
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks advanced on Wednesday as UK inflation fell to its lowest level…
Wall Street rises and FTSE slips as UK GDP figures paint mixed picture of growth ahead of US inflation
Demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) jumped by a third in 2025 in record figures as they “move…
UK economy ekes out growth in final months of 2025 – ONS
The UK economy grew modestly in the final three months of last year amid budget uncertainty and a…
UK government borrowing drops to £11.6bn in December
The UK borrowed less than expected in December, offering some respite for chancellor Rachel Reeves after a year…
Interest rate cut hopes fade as inflation rises in December
Investors have effectively written off the prospect of a Bank of England interest rate cut in February after…
London muted as UK economy beats growth forecasts
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were lacklustre on Thursday as the UK economy beat forecasts and…
UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds
The UK economy returned to growth in November after a boost from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factories restarting…
Wall Street rises but FTSE falls at the start of holiday-shortened week
Wall Street rose on Monday, while the FTSE 100 (^FTSE) fell, at the start of the holiday-shortened week.…
Stocks tick higher as Black Friday fails to give UK retail sales a boost
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were in the green in early trade on Friday, bounding higher…
Five ways to get more people back into work after the budget
In Wednesday’s budget, the government unveiled a series of measures aimed at tackling economic inactivity and getting more…