Economy
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Economy UK Government Borrowing Falls by One-Third to £16bn in June
Official ONS figures show public sector net borrowing dropped £7.9 billion year on year in June 2026, coming in well below market…
23 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Opens Nominations for 2026 Research Excellence Awards
According to the ONS announcement, researchers using ONS secure data have until midnight on 6 September 2026 to apply for the awards, with…
21 July 2026 -
Economy Most UK Businesses Report No AI Impact on Staff Numbers, ONS Figures Show
Official survey data from the Office for National Statistics show that only 4 per cent of businesses currently using AI have cut their…
21 July 2026 -
Economy UK GDP Grew 0.7 Per Cent in Three Months to May 2026, with Construction Up 1.6 Per Cent
ONS figures show broad-based growth across services, production and construction in the latest rolling three-month period, with potential…
21 July 2026 -
Economy Employment worry near record high, ONS survey finds
Opinions and Lifestyle Survey data for June 2026 shows the share of adults naming employment as an important national issue has reached…
20 July 2026 -
Economy One in three UK adults expect AI to benefit them, ONS figures show
New data from the Office for National Statistics reveal a three-way split in public opinion on artificial intelligence, with the largest…
20 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Opens Sign-Up for 22 July Inflation Briefing Sessions
The Office for National Statistics is inviting organisations to register for 30-minute online sessions on 22 July, where participants can…
20 July 2026 -
Economy Jonathan Haskel confirmed as new OBR Chair after Treasury Committee approval
Former Bank of England rate-setter Professor Jonathan Haskel has been confirmed as the next Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility…
20 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 23 Warnings in One Week as Scam Firms Continue to Target UK Consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority has flagged 23 unauthorised or clone firms in a single seven-day period, urging consumers to verify any…
19 July 2026 -
Economy UK GDP Growth in March 2026 Led by Services, with Construction and Production Also Rising
Office for National Statistics figures show services output grew 0.8 per cent over the three months to March 2026, making it the largest…
19 July 2026 -
Economy ONS updates weekly UK economy and society dashboard
The Office for National Statistics has refreshed its real-time indicators dashboard, which gives a weekly snapshot of UK economic activity…
19 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Removes 1,200 Misleading Motor Finance Claims Adverts Since January 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority says 170 misleading car finance claims adverts were removed or amended in June 2026 alone, bringing the…
19 July 2026