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BBC Business • Aug 14, 2025

UK Economic Growth Slows But Beats Forecasts

The United Kingdom’s economy grew by 0.3% in the recent quarter, indicating a deceleration from earlier in the year but still surpassing analysts’ expectations.

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The Guardian – Business • Aug 14, 2025

UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

The modest increase in output during the second quarter suggests potential resilience in economic activity despite earlier challenges, which could influence investor confidence and...

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City A.M. • Aug 14, 2025

Business investment falls as alarm bells rung on low productivity

The recent decline in business spending during the second quarter highlights concerns about sluggish productivity, potentially impacting overall economic growth and future financia...

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City A.M. • Aug 14, 2025

UK economy grows faster than expected in June

The recent official statistics indicate a positive shift in the UK’s economic performance, with output increasing in June and contributing to overall quarterly growth despite previ...

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City A.M. • Jul 28, 2025

Goods now make up just 40 per cent of UK exports

The decreasing share of physical products in the UK's total exports highlights a growing reliance on the service sector, reflecting shifts in the country’s economic structure and t...

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City A.M. • Jul 25, 2025

UK retail sales bounce back as Brits enjoyed warmest June on record

Retailers in the UK experienced an increase in sales volume in June, supported by favorable weather conditions that encouraged higher consumer spending on food and beverages after...

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City A.M. • Jul 22, 2025

Rachel Reeves: It’s not progressive to pay off US hedge funds for debt

The government's repayment of foreign investment firms holding public debt has significant budgetary implications, especially as recent data shows interest costs have surged compar...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 22, 2025

Rachel Reeves faces gloomy autumn after borrowing overshoots

The unexpected increase in government borrowing has raised concerns about rising debt servicing expenses, potentially limiting fiscal flexibility and complicating efforts to manage...

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City A.M. • Jul 18, 2025

Businesses stand ready tackle long-term sickness – if only we let them

Rising rates of extended mental health-related absences pose challenges to workforce productivity and economic growth, highlighting the importance of employer involvement in suppor...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 16, 2025

UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away

The unexpected increase in consumer prices suggests ongoing economic challenges, likely prompting monetary authorities to maintain elevated borrowing costs for an extended period t...

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City A.M. • Jul 16, 2025

Pressure on Bank of England and Reeves as inflation spikes

The recent increase in consumer prices to 3.6 percent has raised concerns about the feasibility of reducing interest rates, potentially influencing upcoming monetary policy decisio...

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City A.M. • Jul 15, 2025

Bank of England looks for jobs data revisions ahead of rate decision

The Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision may be influenced by updated employment figures, as changes in job losses could signal shifts in economic conditions and affec...

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City A.M. • Jul 11, 2025

Bank of England interest rate cut ‘almost certain’ after poor growth 

The recent decline in economic activity has increased expectations that the central bank may reduce borrowing costs soon to support financial stability and encourage economic expan...

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City A.M. • Jul 08, 2025

Rachel Reeves to face fresh blow with sluggish growth data

The latest economic figures indicating minimal expansion in May may challenge the government's efforts to stimulate growth and could impact investor confidence and fiscal planning.

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City A.M. • Jul 06, 2025

Hospitality jobs slump as Reeves’ National Insurance hike bites 

The recent increase in employers’ national insurance payments has coincided with a significant reduction in employment within the UK hospitality sector, reversing prior job growth...

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City A.M. • Jul 03, 2025

Consumer spending drives ‘healthy pickup’ for UK businesses 

Increased expenditure by households and companies has contributed positively to commercial performance, highlighting economic resilience even as rising costs and taxation continue...

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City A.M. • Jul 02, 2025

To find out who’s to blame for economic uncertainty, reeves should look in the mirror

The decline in consumer expenditures by £50 billion compared to last year highlights cautious financial behavior that contributes to ongoing economic instability, reflecting broade...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 30, 2025

UK households hit by squeeze on living standards despite fastest growth in G7

Despite the UK economy expanding more rapidly than other G7 nations, increased taxes and inflation led to lower real disposable income per household, reducing overall financial res...

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City A.M. • Jun 30, 2025

Disposable income per head slumps despite economic growth

Although the UK experienced modest economic expansion driven by production, services, and construction sectors, individual earnings available for spending or saving declined notabl...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 26, 2025

Office for National Statistics has ‘deep-seated’ problems and needs an overhaul

Addressing longstanding management issues at the UK’s main statistics agency may require significant investment and organizational changes, potentially impacting the accuracy and r...

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Sky News Money • Jun 26, 2025

Fresh drive to fix shortfalls in UK's economic statistics

The government plans to allocate ten million pounds to improve the reliability of key economic data produced by the Office for National Statistics, addressing ongoing concerns abou...

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City A.M. • Jun 25, 2025

Saving British Steel leaves taxpayers with £900m bill

The government’s intervention to support British Steel is expected to result in nearly £900 million in public expenses, raising concerns about the country’s limited budget flexibil...

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City A.M. • Jun 24, 2025

ONS appoints Bank of England data exec as new chief

The appointment of a senior Bank of England data expert aims to strengthen the Office for National Statistics’ leadership amid concerns about data management and its impact on econ...

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City A.M. • Jun 18, 2025

House prices slump in April: ‘Supply is beginning to outweigh demand’

The recent monthly decline in property values reflects shifting market conditions where increased availability and reduced purchasing power are influencing buyer activity after the...

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City A.M. • Jun 12, 2025

UK economy shrinks more than expected in blow to Reeves

The unexpected decline in the UK’s economic output during April indicates a potential slowdown that may affect investor confidence and hinder short-term financial recovery efforts.

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City A.M. • Jun 11, 2025

Worrying jobs figures show Labour’s Britain is heading for stagflation

Recent employment data indicate a significant increase in joblessness, suggesting that current policies may hinder economic expansion and contribute to a prolonged period of stagna...

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City A.M. • Jun 10, 2025

Retail shrinks by over 360,000 jobs in a decade

The reduction of over 360,000 positions in the UK retail sector since 2015 highlights a significant decline in employment, impacting economic activity and workforce distribution wi...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 10, 2025

UK unemployment rises to highest level in nearly four years

The rise in joblessness and slower wage advancements may reduce consumer spending power, potentially influencing monetary policy decisions and affecting overall economic growth in...

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City A.M. • Jun 05, 2025

ONS blames government figures after revealing April inflation error

The miscalculation in April’s inflation rate, caused by incorrect vehicle excise duty data, may impact economic policy decisions and market confidence in official financial statist...

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Financial Times • Jun 05, 2025

UK inflation overstated due to government data error, ONS says

The adjustment in vehicle tax data led the Office for National Statistics to lower the annual inflation rate for April to 3.4%, indicating a minor correction in the reported cost o...

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