Economy
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Economy Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Conflict Creates Economic Uncertainty
The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously 9-0 to maintain the Bank Rate unchanged, with inflation rising to 3.3% amid global energy…
30 April 2026 -
Economy Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 3.75% as Middle East Crisis Drives Inflation Higher
The Monetary Policy Committee voted to maintain the current rate as UK inflation climbed to 3.3% in March amid rising energy costs. The…
30 April 2026 -
Economy ONS Reports Sharp Rise in Automotive Fuel Price Growth Alongside Falling Demand
Office for National Statistics data shows fuel price growth jumped 3 percentage points weekly and 33 percentage points annually, while…
30 April 2026 -
Economy Energy Prices Show Mixed Weekly Trends as Year-on-Year Costs Soar for Kent Households
New ONS data reveals electricity prices climbed 1% in late April while gas remained stable, but both fuels cost sharply more than last…
30 April 2026 -
Economy UK Healthcare Spending Hits Record £345bn as Government Funding Dominates
Provisional ONS data reveals UK healthcare expenditure reached around £345 billion in 2025, representing 11.4% of GDP with real-terms…
29 April 2026 -
Economy ONS Warns Easter Bank Holiday Distorts Week 15 2026 Death Registrations in England and Wales
Office for National Statistics cautions against comparing death figures for the week ending around Easter Monday 2026 due to reduced…
29 April 2026 -
Economy CBI Survey Reveals Expected Output Declines Across UK Sectors as Economic Pressures Mount
The Confederation of British Industry reports firms anticipate significant drops in output for business services, consumer services…
29 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Executive Director Sets Out Growth-Focused Regulatory Strategy at Building Societies Conference
Sarah Pritchard outlines plans to support economic growth while helping consumers make financial decisions and modernising regulatory…
28 April 2026 -
Economy UK Population Set to Hit 71 Million by 2034 as Migration Drives Growth
Office for National Statistics projects 1.7 million increase over next decade, marking second-largest annual rise in 75 years. The UK’s…
28 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 41 Warnings on Unauthorised and Clone Firms in Past Week
The Financial Conduct Authority has flagged 41 unauthorised or clone firms in the last seven days, urging consumers to verify firms via…
24 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Leads Global Crackdown on Illegal Finfluencers Targeting UK Social Media Users
The Financial Conduct Authority coordinated action across 6 countries, identifying over 1,200 illegal financial adverts that reached more…
24 April 2026 -
Economy UK Business Creations Fall 8% in First Quarter as Health and Finance Sectors Lead Decline
The Office for National Statistics reports 78,650 new businesses started between January and March 2026, marking a significant drop from…
24 April 2026