UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation jumped to 3.5% in April, which was above forecasts, driven by rising household bills and wage pressures, delaying expected interest rate cuts. As reported by The Guardian, Office for National Statistics data shows inflation in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1, defying gloomy forecasts amid tax hikes and tariffs, though experts expect slower growth ahead. As reported by The Guardian, official data shows the UK economy expanded 0.7% in Q1, overcoming
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UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – MPs urge Treasury to back cash reserves as digital networks face threats from blackouts, cyber strikes, and potential banking system breakdowns. As reported by The Telegraph, MPs urged the Treasury to advise on cash savings in preparation
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Britain’s annual borrowing surged past predictions by £15bn, sparking fears of tax rises and deeper cuts to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules. As reported by Sky News, official figures reveal government borrowing exceeded estimates by nearly
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK inflation fell to 2.6% in March, adding pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates amid weak demand and global trade uncertainty. As reported by The Guardian, a drop in UK inflation to 2.6% has
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK payrolls fell by 78,000 in March, showing a slowdown, but wages continue to rise and unemployment remains steady at 4.4% despite global economic pressures. As reported by The Guardian, Britain’s company payrolls saw their fastest decline
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – ICAEW survey reveals UK business confidence falls to 2-year low, hit by tax hikes and US tariffs, raising concerns over sales and economic outlook. As reported by The Guardian, a recent survey shows that business confidence in
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Bank of England warns Trump’s tariffs risk global shocks and recession, warning of severe financial shocks and slower economic growth. As reported by The Telegraph, the Bank of England says Trump’s trade war increases global vulnerability to
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Halifax reveals that UK house prices fell by 0.5% in March, the largest fall in a year, as demand normalized after a rush to beat stamp duty changes. As reported by The Guardian, the UK housing market
