UK public sector net borrowing (excluding public sector banks) was in surplus by £0.2 billion in July 2017, the first July surplus since 2002, report the Office for National Statistics. The consensus forecast was for a £1bn deficit so this is certainly a positive surprise.

August 22,2017

The UK Government has on August 21 made a fresh case for why it is in the interests of both the EU and the UK that the Brexit process is as smooth and orderly as possible for UK and European businesses and consumers.

August 21,2017

The United Kingdom’s Office for National Statistics reports that inbound tourism to the UK, and outbound tourism from the UK, have both increased markedly.

August 18,2017

The European Commission has welcomed the United Kingdom’s publication of position papers on Brexit.

August 16,2017

“Operating costs for small firms are now at their highest in four years. Increasing inflationary pressure has coincided with a bruising business rates revaluation and rising employment costs." - FSB.

August 15,2017

The UK Government has laid out plans for a transitory customs union with the European Union that will come into force on the day the UK leaves the European Union.

August 15,2017