UK Economy - Results from #40

16 October 2025 Pound Sterling to "Grind" Lower as Economy Stalls

Official growth data confirmed the UK economy slowed in the summer months.

01 October 2025 New Record Low for UK Business Confidence

A measure of UK business confidence has plummeted to its lowest recorded level amidst heightened uncertainty ahead of November's budget.

24 September 2025 Reeves Must Own the UK's World-beating Inflation Rates

The UK government must do all it can to avoid stoking the UK's hot inflation rates.

23 September 2025 Pound Sterling in Sudden Drop Against Euro and Dollar on Concerning PMI Decline

Fears of a new tax raid in the Autumn has stalled the economy.

17 September 2025 Pound Exposed to Further Losses Following 'Well-behaved' Inflation Print

Pound Sterling softer after UK inflation meets expectations.

16 September 2025 "Bang in Line" Jobs Report Helps Pound Sterling Hold Recent Gains

The British Pound extends gains against most peers on Tuesday.

12 September 2025 Pound Sterling Lower on Waning Economic Momentum

The British Pound lost value against the euro and dollar after the ONS said UK economic growth flatlined in July, with increases in services and construction offset by a fall in production.

05 September 2025 Pound Sterling in Welcome Retail Sales Boost

UK retail sales beat expectations in July, offering the Pound a boost ahead of the weekend.

21 August 2025 Pound Sterling Recovery Falters as Strong PMI Headlines Mask Weak Labour Dynamics

However, gains are tepid and likely reflect news that "employment was again a weak spot".

20 August 2025 Inflation "Another Hawkish Blow" to Bank of England: Economist Responses

Economists respond to another above-consensus inflation surprise, saying the Bank of England has little choice but to delay any further interest rate cuts.

20 August 2025 Pound Sterling Squanders Post-inflation Gains

UK inflation beat analyst expectations in July, negating the odds of another interest rate cut in 2025.

15 August 2025 Benefits Spending Propping Up the UK Economy

Figures show how benefits are driving government expenditure, on which UK economic growth now depends.

14 August 2025 Pound Sterling Bolstered by GDP Rebound

The British Pound was given another shot of support after the ONS said the UK economy rebounded in June while, figures for the second quarter were firmer than expected.