Key Points from the Week: UK equity markets began the year amid sharp shifts in sentiment. The FTSE 100 briefly pushed above the 10,000 mark before retreating as renewed geopolitical…
Key Points from the Week: High street pressures intensified as retailers warned that higher energy, rent and tax burdens are eroding already thin margins amid weak footfall, forcing closures and…
Key Points from the Week: The UK’s macroeconomic picture weakened further, with falling retail sales, softer consumer spending, and rising unemployment all pointing to a broad-based slowdown. Although inflation eased…
Key Points from the Week: UK economic momentum softened further in October, with GDP edging down 0.1%, job vacancies declining for a second consecutive month, and consumer card spending seeing…
Key Points from the Week: UK macroeconomic conditions weakened last week as regulators came under pressure following a Budget leak and the OBR chief’s resignation. Job cuts gathered pace and…
Key Points from the Week: UK macro indicators remained turbulent, with policy decisions driving market sentiment. Regulators signalled plans to relax bank capital requirements to stimulate credit and growth, although…
Key Points from the Week: UK financial services gained fresh momentum this week, even as macro conditions remained mixed. Early-stage fintech activity stood out, with Sencillo securing a £350,000 pre-seed…
Key Points from the Week: The UK market navigated another turbulent week, as weak growth figures and a surprise GDP contraction in September coupled with unemployment edging up to 5%…
Key Points from the Week: The UK economy is grappling with increasing fiscal and investment challenges as business sentiment remains fragile leading up to the November Budget. Productivity outlooks have…
Key Points from the Week: The UK entered a critical policy week as the Bank of England signaled a pause in its rate-cut cycle, balancing stubborn 3.8% inflation against cooling…
