General election: Want to boost UK growth? Here’s what top economists would do May 23, 2024 Economists think that the next government should prioritise reforms to the planning regime in order to boost the UK's economic growth, according to a City A.M. poll.
UK economy: Survey suggests growth is slowing ahead of July general election May 23, 2024 The performance of the UK economy is likely to be central to the election campaign.
Chinese central bank holds rates after authorities unveil historic property sector rescue May 20, 2024 The Chinese central bank maintains its key lending rates following the unveiling of a historic property sector rescue plan by authorities.
The UK economy suffers from low levels of investment? That’s just not true says Deutsche Bank May 18, 2024 Deutsche Bank point out that aggregate investment growth since the financial crisis is second only to the US among G7 economies.
Southern Europe to help eurozone ‘turn a corner’ in 2024 as Germany stagnates May 15, 2024 The European Commission released its latest round of forecasts today.
The UK is out of recession – but it’s far too soon to celebrate May 14, 2024 While the UK's exit from recession is welcome news, structural problems will continue to stymie economic growth for years to come if they are not addressed soon, Chris Dorrell writes
London’s strength suggests economic recovery has further to run May 13, 2024 "The sharp and quicker expansion in the capital also supported growth in activity across the UK as a whole," Catherine van Weenen, territory head of commercial mid market at NatWest, noted.
FTSE 100 notches best week of the year as string of good news ends winter blues May 10, 2024 Friday's rally was largely driven by miners who were lifted on the back takeover speculation and higher prices for metals and minerals.
‘Back with a bang’: Is the UK economy back on track after GDP data? May 10, 2024 The figures mean the UK grew at the joint fastest rate in the G7, surpassing the US and tying with Canada.
Recession over as UK GDP grows faster than expected in first quarter May 10, 2024 Economists think the UK will grow 0.4 per cent this year, although the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects a 0.8 per cent expansion.