UK business confidence steady at almost nine-year high in August August 30, 2024 UK business confidence remained at an almost nine-year high in August, a closely-watched survey has suggested, in a positive sign for the country's economic prospects.
Consumer confidence unchanged in August despite worsening outlook August 23, 2024 Consumer confidence remained unchanged in August, a closely watched survey suggested, despite a deterioration in households’ expectations for the broader economy. GfK’s overall consumer confidence index remained at -13 with an improving picture on the personal finance side helping to offset worsening confidence in the economy as a whole. This meant overall consumer confidence remained [...]
UK on track for record number of new company creations in 2024 August 20, 2024 The UK is on track for a record year of new company creations in 2024, new data has suggested, in a positive sign for the country's economic prospects.
Bank of England: Government names economist Alan Taylor as new rate-setter August 16, 2024 The government has appointed economist and Columbia University professor Alan Taylor to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
UK could be ‘best performing economy’ so far in 2024 after week of data August 16, 2024 It's been a busy week for the Office for National Statistics (ONS), publishing a raft of statistics on the UK economy for traders and Bank of England ratesetters to digest.
UK retail sales tick up in July after summer discounts and Euros boost August 16, 2024 Friday's data is among a raft of economic figures released this week that will provide key indicators for Bank of England policymakers as they decide whether to cut interest rates in September.
UK economy grows 0.6 per cent in second quarter, in line with expectations August 15, 2024 The UK economy grew in line with expectations in the second quarter of 2024, as it continued to bounce back from a shallow recession.
UK unemployment falls unexpectedly as wage growth slows to two-year low August 13, 2024 UK unemployment unexpectedly fell in the three months to June while a slowdown in wage growth to its lowest level in more than two years added to signs that the jobs market is cooling.
UK economic data dump set to bolster case against September rate cut August 12, 2024 A slew of official UK economic data this week is poised to bolster the case for policymakers at the Bank of England not to cut interest rates next month, with inflation forecast to rise for the first time this year.
UK business output jumps to highest level in two years as further rate cuts expected August 12, 2024 UK business output has jumped to its highest level in two years, according to a closely-watched survey, as the expectation of more interest rate cuts provide optimism for the coming months.