UK consumers more gloomy as cost of living pressures mount
UK consumer confidence posted its sharpest drop since 2022 last month, reflecting heightened concerns over job…
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UK wage growth up, driven by public sector, services
UK employees' average earnings rose by 5.0 per cent in the year to May 2025, for both regular pay (excluding…
UK inflation accelerates in June on transport costs
UK annual consumer price inflation rose to 3.6 per cent in June 2025, up from 3.4 per cent in May, driven largely…
UK economy expands in Q1 ’25, services lead
The UK economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, unchanged from the initial estimate, according to…
UK business confidence hits 9-yr peak in June ’25
Confidence among British employers climbed to its highest level since 2015 in June, with companies increasingly…
Sterling steady near 2022 highs on Wednesday
The pound sterling held steady against the dollar on Wednesday, consolidating recent gains as investor sentiment…
UK industrial strategy targets energy bill cuts, tech growth
The British government on Monday unveiled its industrial strategy for the next decade, with a key reform aimed at…
S&P Global: UK consumer confidence stuck in negative territory
UK consumer confidence remained deeply negative in June, with households facing mounting financial pressure from…
URGENT: Bank of England holds rate steady at 4.25%
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep Bank Rate unchanged at 4.25 per cent during…
Sterling dips on Tuesday ahead of BoE decision
Sterling edged lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investor caution grew over Middle East tensions and…