UK Economy

The British Pound edged lower against the Euro and Dollar after wage figures printed softer than expected.

The British Pound is set for a decisive weekly gain against the Dollar.

Pound rises as inflation beats expectations.

The British Pound's recent advances will be underpinned by a surprisingly strong domestic economic growth report.

The Pound-to-Euro exchange rate is likely to remain under pressure as surveys point to divergent fortunes in the Eurozone and UK.

The UK ratcheted up £16.4BN in debt last month.

The UK economy suffers a surprising contraction in April, and businesses blame new government policies and international trade uncertainty.

Improving retail sales point to a growth rebound say economists.

One of Britain's most esteemed economists has warned the Government's fiscal plans will unravel.

The majority of people won't be better off.

The Office for Budget Responsibility has cut the UK's growth and productivity projections for this year while hiking inflation and debt projections.

A leading national newspaper says a surprise fall in inflation comes as a boost to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

UK inflation figures for February were cooler than expected.

Falling tax receipts and public sector pay inflation drive deterioration in Britain's finances.

UK labour market data released hours ahead of the Bank of England's decision show no chance of an interest rate cut being announced.

The British Pound fell after January's GDP read at -0.1%.

"Fiscal headroom will be rebuilt on 26 March, but it will be a case of running to stand still,"

Business confidence in the UK surged in February to its highest level since August, reversing five months of decline, as economic optimism improved, according to the latest Lloyds Bank economic optimism.

UK retailers are scaling back investment plans at the fastest rate since May 2019 as sales struggles persist and business sentiment worsens, according to the latest Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Distributive Trades Survey.

The UK economy remained stagnant in February, as weak demand and rising costs led to the sharpest private sector job cuts since November 2020, a survey showed on Wednesday.