The jobs market in the UK is experiencing a resurgence of uncertainty as unemployment has risen to a near five-year high of 5.1 per cent. Reports indicate that several companies
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The UK job market has reached a concerning milestone as unemployment has climbed to a near five-year high of 5.1 percent. This comes as recent figures suggest that the initial
The UK’s economic landscape remains challenging as inflation persists, impacting the cost of living for households across the nation. Recent reports indicate that inflation rates are proving resistant to decline,
The recent decline in gold prices marks a significant shift in the commodities market, following a period of remarkable highs. Last week, gold, which peaked at approximately $5,600 an ounce,
>For the last decade, Britons have harboured a largely pessimistic view of the economy. This sentiment is reflected in the latest consumer confidence index published by GfK, which indicates that
The rising costs of business are driving UK manufacturers toward an investment tipping point, according to a survey conducted by Make UK, the manufacturing organisation. Nearly 90 per cent of
The UK jobs market has shown signs of stagnation, as recent figures indicate a decline in both permanent and temporary positions. The latest survey, conducted by KPMG and the Recruitment
The global economic landscape entering 2026 presents a complex picture of divergent trajectories, with major economies grappling with structural headwinds whilst seeking pathways to sustainable growth. From tariff-induced disruptions to
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
The United States Federal Reserve has cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, shifting the benchmark rate to a range of 3.5 to 3.75 per
Mark Gaskain’s family has cultivated fruit on the chalk hills above Chilham in Kent for four generations, but now the fields pickers walk are filled with vines rather than orchards.
Retail giant Next has sounded the alarm on the UK’s economic outlook, stating that the nation faces a prolonged period of slow growth due to mounting tax burdens and tightening
Investment sentiment is experiencing a significant transformation as global investors increasingly distance themselves from US stocks and the dollar during President Trump’s second term, according to Bank of America’s latest
The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, has raised concerns that cutting interest rates too soon might sustain inflation at higher levels for longer. Speaking at a Barclays event,
US equity markets resumed their sharp downturn, plunging after a brief midweek rally. Investors reacted negatively to President Trump’s inconsistent trade tariff policies, leading to a significant drop in major
The price of gold has unexpectedly fallen further after reaching record highs last week, as investors were compelled to sell off the precious metal to cover losses in other areas
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