Economy
UK Inflation Dips on Food & Fuel, But Analysts Warn of Imminent Rebound
UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June, driven by slowing food price rises and lower fuel costs, offering temporary relief. Analysts warn...
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Finance
MPs Urge NI Cut for Under-25s to Boost Youth Jobs
A parliamentary committee recommends cutting employer National Insurance for under-25s, citing "overwhelming evidence" that rising costs hinder youth employment and training, impacting...
Investing
UK Economy Rebounds 0.1% in May, Fragility Persists Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, reversing April's contraction, driven by services despite impacts from the Iran war. Analysts warn...
Finance
BoE Chief Economist Signals Rate Hike Needed This Year to Curb Inflation
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill indicates interest rates may need to rise this year, citing persistent inflation above target and...
Finance
Three in Five UK Homes Unsold as High Mortgage Rates Deter Buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, according to Zoopla, as high mortgage rates continue to...
Economy
Burnham’s Devolution: A Path to UK Economic Growth or Fiscal Challenge?
Andy Burnham's radical devolution plan aims to rebalance power and boost economic growth across the UK. While past devolution shows mixed results,...
World Business
Brexit’s Economic Impact: A Decade of Divergence
Ten years after the Brexit vote, economists' predictions of longer-term economic damage are largely confirmed, with trade in goods and business investment...
Finance
UK Economy Suffers 6% Brexit Hit, Bank of England Data Suggests
Analysis of internal Bank of England company data indicates Brexit has cost the UK economy 6% of its potential growth over the...
Finance
UK Inflation Holds at 2.8%, Middle East Deal Offers Hope
UK inflation remained at 2.8% in May, defying expectations of a rise, as a US-Iran peace deal eased oil price fears. Despite...