Economy
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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 -
OBR Confirms 2025-26 Borrowing Matches Forecast at £132 Billion
Office for Budget Responsibility reports initial full-year public sector net borrowing estimate aligns closely with March 2026 projections…
23 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Warns Law Firms Over Car Finance Compensation Conflicts
The Financial Conduct Authority cautions firms challenging the car finance redress scheme if they also represent claimants, as Consumer…
23 April 2026 -
Economy OBR Warns of Rising Fiscal Risks as UK Debt Climbs to Historic Levels
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest report highlights mounting pressures on public finances from pensions, climate costs and…
23 April 2026 -
Economy UK Manufacturers Signal Weakest Investment Plans Since 2023
Investment intentions have fallen to their lowest level in nearly three years as firms prepare to cut spending on buildings, machinery and…
23 April 2026 -
Economy OBR Seeks External Research to Improve Economic Forecasting Models
The Office for Budget Responsibility has called for academic contributions to strengthen its analysis of productivity, investment…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Office for Budget Responsibility to Examine Welfare Fraud and Errors in June Report
The biennial analysis will scrutinise fraudulent claims and administrative mistakes across the UK benefits system, potentially affecting…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Office for Budget Responsibility to Review Economic Forecast Accuracy on 2 June
The OBR will examine how three major forecasts compared to actual 2024-25 data, drawing lessons to improve future predictions that shape…
23 April 2026 -
Economy ONS Releases Fresh Data on NHS GP Services and Healthcare Experiences Across England
New statistics reveal over 70% of patients rated their GP practice positively between June and September 2025. The Office for National…
23 April 2026 -
Economy CBI Warns of Accelerating Cost Pressures Hitting UK Businesses
The Confederation of British Industry’s latest survey reveals rising inflation expectations as manufacturers brace for higher costs through…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Crime Figures Drop Across Key Categories as ONS Reports Declines in Firearms and Knife Offences
New statistics show firearms offences fell 9% to 4,753 while knife crime dropped 10% to 49,151 incidents in the year ending December 2025…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Crime Survey Shows Stable Headline Crime Figures for England and Wales
The Office for National Statistics reports 9.6 million incidents of headline crime for the year ending December 2025, with no significant…
23 April 2026