UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK labour market weakens with wages slowing to 4.8% and unemployment steady at 4.7%, signalling rising job losses and economic pressure. As reported by The Guardian, official figures show the UK jobs market is weakening, pay growth
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Citizens Advice says 4.5 million renters rationed energy last winter and urged the government to enforce stricter landlord efficiency standards by 2030. As reported by The Guardian, Citizens Advice, a consumer charity, revealed that over 40% of
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK interest rates are expected to stay at 4% until 2026 as the Bank of England balances inflation and a weak labour market, economists warn. As reported by The Independent, economists warn that the Bank of England
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK jobseeker numbers hit a five-year high as firms cut staff and froze hiring, with fears that Rachel Reeves’ tax plans could further strain the labour market. As reported by The Telegraph, jobseeker numbers hit a five-year
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Economist Simon French warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves that “self-defeating” tax rises and inflation are driving UK borrowing costs to 27-year highs. As reported by The Telegraph, Simon French, chief economist at Panmure Liberum, warned Rachel Reeves that
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK long-term borrowing costs hit 27-year high at 5.68%, forcing Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax hikes or spending cuts before the autumn Budget. As reported by The Guardian, Rachel Reeves faces pressure as UK long-term borrowing
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK house prices drop 0.1% to £271,079 in August amid high mortgage costs and affordability pressures slowing market activity. As reported by The Guardian, the average UK home price slipped 0.1% to £271,079, falling short of the
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Energy bills in Great Britain will rise 2% from October as Ofgem lifts the cap to £1,755, adding £35 to annual costs for 9 million households. As reported by The Guardian, millions of UK households are expected
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK automakers urged softer EV targets, citing high costs and job risks, despite increasing electric car sales and government climate goals. As reported by The Guardian, documents reveal UK carmakers lobbied for relaxed EV rules, citing risks
UK (Parliament Politics Magazine) – UK borrowing fell to £1.1bn in July, well below forecasts, easing pressure on Rachel Reeves ahead of her autumn budget despite rising debt over the year. As reported by the Guardian, official data shows the UK borrowed
