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…
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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…
UK production slips 0.1% in Q2 ’24
UK production output fell by 0.1 per cent in Q2 2024 (April to June) compared to Q1 2024, primarily due to a 0.6…
UK services sector grows 0.8% in Q2 ’24
UK services output increased by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 (April to June), compared to the first…
UK economy expands in Q2 ’24
UK GDP grew by 0.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2024 (April to June), following a 0.7 per cent increase in the…