09 August 2017 UK Economy to Stay Resillient as Rising Exports and Investment Will Provide an Antidote to Consumer Decline say Capital Economics

Brexit and the weak Pound have caused some headwinds for the economy, but offsetting factors are also doing their best to steady the ship, and keep overall growth going, says Capital Economics.&nbs…

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08 August 2017 UK Consumer Confidence Slumps to Record Low say Barclaycard

UK consumer spending grew 3.5% in July, but confidence regarding the future slumped to an all-time low according to new data from Barclaycard.

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07 August 2017 Does Membership of the EEA Offer a Viable 'Middle Way' for Brexit?

In their search for a ready solution to the UK leaving the EU, analysts are now proposing membership of the EEA as a top option. 

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03 August 2017 Services PMI: Uncertainty Over Economy's Future Grows

Pound Sterling was bid higher on Thursday, August 3 following the release of better-than-forecast service sector data.

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02 August 2017 UK Construction Industry Records Sharp Slowdown in Activity

UK construction activity has slowed sharply amidst heightened uncertainty regarding the UK economy.

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02 August 2017 "Sterling is Surging" as NIESR Forecast UK Economy Bounce-Back, Future Gains Seen v Euro and US Dollar

Britain's longest established independent research institute - the National Institute of Economic and Social Research - have announced they expect the UK economy to see increased growth rates in co…

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01 August 2017 Manufacturing Data Beats Expectations, British Pound Edges Higher Against the Dollar and Euro

The UK’s manufacturing sector continues along a path of growth according to fresh data amidst a welcome and perhaps long-overdue uptick in export activity.

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