Economy
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Economy Retail Sales Jump to Two-Year High in January as Consumer Confidence Rebounds
UK retail volumes surged 1.8% in January 2026, marking the strongest monthly performance since May 2024 as shoppers unleashed pent-up…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Social Media Influencers Sentenced for Promoting High-Risk Foreign Exchange Scheme
Seven reality TV stars and influencers have received fines and court costs for promoting an unauthorised investment scheme to millions of…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Mixed Signals Emerge in UK Economy as Consumer Activity Cools and Redundancies Rise
The Office for National Statistics releases latest real-time economic indicators showing weakening retail activity alongside concerning…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Nearly Half of UK Adults Struggle with Loneliness as Personal Wellbeing Concerns Mount
Official ONS data reveals significant proportions of the adult population experiencing varying degrees of loneliness, with implications for…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Loneliness Crisis Among Young Adults: New ONS Data Challenges Assumptions About Age and Social Isolation
Office for National Statistics reveals that adults aged 16-49 experience significantly higher rates of loneliness than older generations…
23 February 2026 -
Economy FCA Signals Major Shift Away from New Rules as Regulator Prioritises Growth and Consumer Protection
The Financial Conduct Authority is moving toward a lighter-touch regulatory approach, relying on existing rules rather than writing new…
23 February 2026 -
Economy FCA Strengthens Global Financial Crime Fighting Partnership with UAE Officials
The Financial Conduct Authority’s visit to the Middle East reflects the UK regulator’s commitment to tackling money laundering and…
23 February 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 33 Warnings Against Clone Firms and Unauthorised Operators in Single Week
Financial Conduct Authority steps up crackdown on fraudulent investment scams targeting UK consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority has…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Treasury Launches Search for New Office for Budget Responsibility Chair as Applications Open Until 26 March
HM Treasury is seeking an “outstanding leader” to head the UK’s official economic watchdog, with applications closing at the end of March…
23 February 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues Urgent Warning: Car Finance Compensation Scams Surge as Scheme Delayed
The Financial Conduct Authority warns consumers to ignore compensation offers as fraudsters exploit confusion over the forthcoming car…
23 February 2026 -
Economy FCA Strengthens Regional Defences Against Financial Crime with West Midlands Roundtables
Top FCA official joins Aston University and TheCityUK to tackle fraud risks and boost regional economic growth through collaborative…
23 February 2026