UK Economy

The British government's borrowing reached £17.8 billion in December, marking the highest December deficit since 2020 and exceeding official forecasts by £3.2 billion. This significant increase reflects mounting pressures from public sector…

Britain's public sector borrowing reached an alarming £17.8 billion in December, marking a significant £10.1 billion increase compared to the previous year and registering as the third-highest December borrowing on record. These figures…

The expenditure for improving the Office for National Statistics' (ONS) labour market survey has witnessed a dramatic surge, nearly doubling to £40.4 million from an initial estimate of £24.1 million over the past year. This significant…

In a significant boost to the UK economy, global chief executives have positioned Britain as the second most important market for international investment, surpassed only by the United States. This remarkable achievement marks the UK's…

Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves is poised to implement a significant freeze on major railway project expenditure until after the next general election, as Britain's rail network confronts mounting financial pressures. Industry…

The Bank of England might need to implement between five to six interest rate cuts over the coming year, according to a key policymaker who has voiced concerns about the UK's stalling economy. Alan Taylor, an external member of the Monetary…

Britain demonstrated remarkable strength in its government bond market on Tuesday, with a successful placement of £1 billion in 30-year inflation-linked gilts, despite recent market volatility. The Debt Management Office's auction drew…

Global markets faced renewed pressure today as oil prices climbed to their highest levels since August, intensifying worries about inflation and interest rates that have already triggered significant bond market turbulence since 2025 began.…

The UK financial markets witnessed significant turbulence this week as 30-year gilt yields surged to their highest levels since 1998, triggering widespread concerns about the nation's economic stability and government borrowing costs.…

Price controls and inflation-linked adjustments overseen by the government are poised to maintain elevated inflation levels throughout 2025, creating additional challenges for the Bank of England's interest rate strategy. Research from…

Britain faces mounting pressure to establish new mines and enhance its stockpiling capabilities to secure critical minerals supply, according to the nation's minerals supply watchdog chief. The stark warning comes amid growing concerns…

British government borrowing costs have climbed at twice the pace of international peers this week, whilst sterling dropped to its lowest level since 2023, signalling mounting pressure on the UK economy. The benchmark 10-year UK…

Rachel Reeves is weighing significant reductions to public services as the UK's borrowing costs surge to levels not seen since 1998, amid mounting pressure on the Labour government's fiscal strategy. The Chancellor's position has become…

British government policies, rather than traditional market forces, will emerge as the primary driver of food inflation throughout 2025, according to leading City analysts at Shore Capital. The investment firm's research suggests that…

Britain is poised to experience economic growth in 2025, yet this recovery may not be robust enough to prevent the Labour government from implementing additional tax hikes before the next election, according to the Financial Times' annual…

British retailers are bracing for what experts predict will be a record-breaking year of shop closures in 2025, driven by the imminent rise in business rates and persistent economic headwinds. Data from the Centre for Retail Research…

The global economy faces significant hurdles as we move through 2025, with mounting evidence suggesting a period of prolonged economic uncertainty lies ahead. The lingering effects of COVID-19 continue to reshape economic landscapes…

British economists are forecasting at least four interest rate cuts by the Bank of England in 2025, as the central bank grapples with weak economic growth. A comprehensive survey of 51 leading economists by The Times indicates the base rate…