29 June 2021 "UK House Price Inflation has Reached Fever Pitch", but High Water Mark Nears

Annual house price growth in the UK rose to 13.4% in June, the highest level since November 2004, but economists says we could be approaching the 'high water' level in the market.

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25 June 2021 Supply Crunch Looms Over British Retailers

A survey of the UK's retail and wholesale sector confirms a strong rebound in activity is underway, however supply constraints are becoming increasingly acute and hint at higher inflationary levels…

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24 June 2021 Bank of England Interest Rate Outlook: Economists’ Views after June’s Decision

The UK economy has performed better than was expected in recent months and its recovery was continuing at pace at the time of June’s monetary policy decision from the Bank of England (BoE), althoug…

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23 June 2021 PMIs Show Rapid Improvement in Employment Situation

The rapid UK economic rebound might be tapering off according to a much watched data release, but signs of growing demand for workers should ensure the Pound remains well supported.

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18 June 2021 "UK Boom the Biggest in 50 years" thanks to House Prices, but Oxford Economics Warn of Risks

The UK's double-digit house price increases are just part of a synchronised global asset boom that could be a cause for worry, according to a leading independent economic research house.

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18 June 2021 CBI see "a Breakthrough Year" for UK Economy, Forecast 8.2% Growth in 2021

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have said they see "a breakthrough year" for the UK economy as they hike their 2021 growth forecast to 8.2%.

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15 June 2021 Rising Wages and Employment as UK's Labour Market Bounces Back

The latest labour market data for the UK shows the recovery extended into May with the number of payrolled employees increasing for the sixth consecutive month, up by 197K in May 2021 to 28.5 milli…

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