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
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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.
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
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
British businesses are showcasing remarkable optimism for 2025, with fresh survey data revealing that 70% of companies anticipate increased turnover in the coming year, marking a significant rise from 62%
The capital is experiencing an unprecedented downturn in affordable housing supply, with construction starts plunging by a staggering 88% in the year leading to March. This dramatic decline, from 26,386
British retailers are grappling with mounting financial pressures as the sector witnessed a stark 25 per cent increase in businesses showing critical distress during the final quarter of 2024. Data
British retailers are confronting a severe economic headwind as the number of businesses facing imminent collapse surged by 25% in the final quarter of 2023. The latest report from insolvency
British retailers are bracing for a challenging 2025 following what industry experts describe as a “disastrous” Christmas trading period, with mounting concerns over potential price increases and shop closures across
Britain’s economy showed signs of stagnation in the third quarter of 2024, with official figures revealing zero growth between July and September, forcing Labour leadership to temper expectations about the
Britain’s statistical authority faces mounting pressure as response rates to a vital economic survey continue to decline, mirroring the troubling pattern observed in employment data collection. The Office for National
Britain’s labour market stands at a critical juncture as businesses grapple with increased National Insurance contributions and economic stagnation. Recent data from the Office for National Statistics reveals an unemployment
The Bank of England is poised to maintain interest rates at 4.75 per cent following inflation’s rise to its highest level since March. Market analysts anticipate the monetary policy committee
British inflation rose to 2.6 per cent in November, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of England will maintain current interest rates during Thursday’s monetary policy meeting. The increase, reported by
British wage growth has accelerated unexpectedly to 5.2% in October, casting doubt on potential interest rate reductions from the Bank of England. The Office for National Statistics revealed this significant
The UK’s largest water utility company, Thames Water, stands at a crucial juncture as it warns that British taxpayers could face an 18-month burden of funding the organisation if the
