The United Kingdom has endured a challenging 2025, with stagnant growth, persistent inflation, and nervous bond markets contributing to a decidedly subdued economic mood. Despite these difficulties, there are emerging
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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
At the recent Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, often dubbed ‘Davos in the Desert’, Saudi Arabia’s traditional reliance on oil was overshadowed by a new ambition: to become a global
Leighton Snelgrove surveys his flourishing field on the edge of Uckfield in East Sussex, his herd of Sussex Red cows content with the late autumn grass. Yet the serene picture
As the UK heads into winter, a familiar set of symptoms—runny noses, coughs, fevers—are sweeping through households and workplaces. Recent data highlight that these afflictions are largely driven by a
Back in 2012, a Greggs sausage roll was priced at a modest 66p. Fast forward to 2025 and shoppers now face a cost of £1.30 for the same popular snack,
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is set to announce a review of Britain’s digital services tax (DST) as she prepares for her Autumn Budget. This decision comes at a time of
Britain is set to face an autumn and winter of severe disruption, with a fresh wave of strikes across essential public services threatening both the economy and daily life. This
Britain’s economy experienced an unexpected contraction in May 2025, highlighting the mounting challenges facing Chancellor Rachel Reeves amidst growing speculation of impending tax rises in the autumn budget. Official data
The UK economy experienced an unexpected decline of 0.1% in May, casting a shadow over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s preparations for the upcoming autumn budget. The disappointing data arrives at a
Britain’s economic outlook has darkened considerably as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issues stark warnings about the nation’s fiscal stability. The government’s watchdog has signalled that existing commitments, including
Two-thirds of British companies anticipate no significant impact from US tariff policies, according to the latest Bank of England decision-maker survey. The June report reveals that merely 29 per cent
The Bank of England’s governor has revealed that the recent increase in employers’ national insurance contributions is having a more severe impact on employment and wage growth than initially projected,
Tourist expenditure across Britain is predicted to remain suppressed over the next five years, driven by persistent inflation, a robust pound sterling and the cessation of VAT-free shopping, according to
Britain’s economic prospects face mounting pressure as the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) warns of a significant slowdown driven by escalating labour costs, persistent inflation, and uncertainties surrounding US trade
British businesses are preparing significant workforce reductions and price increases in response to the £25 billion rise in payroll taxes introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during the October budget, according
