Retail sales volumes across the United Kingdom recorded an unexpected contraction of 0.1 percent in November, according to data released by the Office for National Statistics. The figures defied City
UK Economy
231Articles
This winter, homeowners across the United Kingdom are poised to benefit from a dramatic shift in the mortgage market, as lenders engage in fierce competition to draw in borrowers. Industry
The United Kingdom has experienced an unexpectedly sharp fall in inflation, dropping from 3.6 percent in October to 3.2 percent in the twelve months to November, according to new data
The United Kingdom is facing a shifting economic landscape as interest rates continue to fall. Amid the ongoing discussions on stability and growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves asserts that Labour’s economic
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, has strongly defended the institution’s quantitative easing programme undertaken during the Covid pandemic, citing it as a vital intervention to avert a
Rachel Reeves, Chancellor, appeared to have steadied bond market nerves after her latest Budget, implementing a broad range of tax increases to reassure investors. However, developments in Japan now threaten
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is under mounting pressure after accusations that she misrepresented the state of the UK’s public finances ahead of her £30bn tax measures, prompting demands for her
Rachel Reeves is under increasing pressure after analysis reveals her latest Budget proposals could add £1.3 trillion to the United Kingdom’s national debt during this parliament. Despite her claims in
JP Morgan Chase has unveiled plans for a three-billion-pound office tower at Canary Wharf, marking a substantial investment in the UK financial sector. The new building, which will span three
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced nearly £60 billion in tax rises beyond what Labour had pledged in its manifesto, according to new budget figures. The government’s pre-election assurances outlined £8.6
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has extended the freeze on income tax thresholds for an extra three years beyond 2028, surpassing expectations and triggering significant revenue increases for the Treasury. Analysts
Labour’s 2025 Budget introduces a series of significant tax increases and economic reforms aimed at balancing the public finances, with workers and pensioners prominently affected. The Office for Budget Responsibility
Britain’s economic calendar has become crowded with fiscal events, creating an unusual level of anticipation and controversy that distinguishes it from most other major economies. The spectacle of spring statements
The latest announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves regarding the minimum wage has prompted both support and alarm within the business community. From next April, the minimum hourly wage for 18
The concept of fiscal headroom has become the central focus of United Kingdom economic policy. For fifteen years, the buffer between forecasted tax revenues and government spending has shaped debates
Every chancellor regards the budget as a defining moment; some emerge with their reputations intact, others do not. As the latest budget draws near, Rachel Reeves faces mounting scrutiny both
