New report upgrades outlook for UK economy with growth now forecast at 1.1% rather than 0.7%While the IMF is upbeat about global growth it knows where dangers lurkThe International Monetary Fund has warned the trade tariffs...
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Read MoreResearch concludes Labour warnings of tough budget may have sapped optimism about the economyUK business confidence has dropped to its lowest level since the general election, as firms grow more pessimistic about the economic...
Read MoreStrong mandate for Keir Starmer’s party should help restore Britain’s ‘safe haven’ status, knocked by Liz Truss and BrexitA landslide victory for Keir Starmer in the general election on Thursday could...
Read MoreONS says most retailers enjoyed a better month in May, with increases in clothing and household goodsBusiness live – latest updatesSpending in shops and online bounced back strongly last month as better weather, falling...
Read MoreTUC says only Costa Rica had similar increase in first quarter as ONS data expected to show further rise in AprilUnemployment is rising in the UK at the fastest pace among 38 of the world’s richest countries, according to...
Read MoreUK constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortages but thinktank offers optimistic outlook for global economyThe UK will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 next year, according to the Organisation for...
Read MoreGlobal forecast contrasts with downbeat assessment for a British economy constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortagesThe UK’s economic outlook has worsened this year as high interest rates and the...
Read MoreBank’s survey finds expectation of 4.5% base rate by end of 2024 amid ‘encouraging signs’ on inflationBank of England policymakers signalled at least three interest rates cuts this year after seeing...
Read MoreMonthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government A surge in high street and online spending helped Britain’s economy return to growth in January, boosting hopes that the...
Read MoreSmall monthly increase for January offers relief for government but country remains in technical recessionThe chances of the UK quickly emerging from recession have been boosted after the release of official figures showing the...
Read MoreBank’s governor predicts Britain’s economy will receive a boost when interest rates start to fall later this yearBritain is showing signs of recovery from its mild recession and will receive a boost when interest...
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