UK public sector employment falls in June ’24
UK public sector employment decreased slightly in June 2024, with a total of 5.94 million employees, down by 16,000…
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UK construction sector maintains growth in August ’24
The UK construction sector continued its recovery in August 2024, with the S&P Global UK Construction PMI…
UK online job ads 2% down in week
Online job adverts in the UK were 2 per cent lower on 23 August 2024 compared to the previous week and 17 per cent…
UK PE firms cautiously endorse Labour’s tax plans
The UK’s private equity industry has expressed cautious support for a proposed government plan to overhaul the tax…
UK retail sales drop for 3rd consecutive month
UK retail sales volumes fell for the third straight month in the year to August, though at a slower pace than in…
Dollar falls against yen on rate cut expectations
The dollar hit a three-week low against the yen on Monday as investors considered the possibility of the Fed…
UK August flash output PMI hits 4-month high
The UK private sector continued to expand in August, with the S&P Global Flash UK PMI Composite Output Index…
Fitch Ratings: Kuwait banks benefit from surge in M&A
Kuwaiti banks are gaining from a rise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which Fitch Ratings views as a…
UK property demand rises following Bank of England rate cut
British estate agents have reported increased buyer demand following the Bank of England's decision on August 1 to…
UK trade deficit expands by £7.1b in Q2
The UK saw a significant increase in international trade activity in June 2024, with goods imports rising by £3.3…
