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…
Key Points from the Week: UK manufacturing investment plunged to its lowest point since 2017, sharply reducing spending on plant, machinery, and R&D, a signal of concern for productivity and…
Key Points from the Week: UK-listed companies issued 64 profit warnings in Q3 2025, the most in a quarter since 2000, with firms blaming policy uncertainty, tariffs, and faltering consumer…
Key Points from the Week: The FTSE 100 held firm as investors weighed sticky 4% inflation against easing expectations for 2026 rate cuts. Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepared deeper tax rises…
