Economy

In the last 24 hours

Morrisons and Sainsbury’s layoffs show that remote work is safer from redundancies Startups.co.uk15:10

Two big problems with the Sainsbury’s job cuts The Spectator10:05

BoJ raises rates by 25bp, raises inflation forecasts International Financing Review04:13

Trump says will demand interest rates drop 'immediately' MailOnline23:20 23-Jan-25

UK consumer morale sinks to lowest since late 2023: GfK survey Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:15

‘Dark days ahead’: Plummeting consumer confidence brings fresh challenges for marketers Marketing Week00:07

Rachel Reeves to soften non-dom tax crackdown after 'listening to concerns' Sky News21:19 23-Jan-25

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In the last 48 hours

Rachel Reeves to soften changes to non-dom tax regime after hearing ‘concerns’ Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:34 23-Jan-25

River Island to axe head office roles Drapers17:31 23-Jan-25

US news giant CNN eyes 200 job cuts, streaming overhaul MailOnline18:13 23-Jan-25

Young HGV drivers quitting could lead to fewer new homes being built i News17:22 23-Jan-25

Scots university principal receives £119k pay rise in just two years Daily Record14:50 23-Jan-25

How (un)popular is China’s Communist Party? The Economist14:45 23-Jan-25

Sir Keir Starmer should aim higher in his reset with the EU The Economist14:38 23-Jan-25

Heathrow Airport expansion could add £40 to price of single economy ticket The Mirror14:35 23-Jan-25

Ed Miliband’s Heathrow turnround The Spectator14:05 23-Jan-25

Rachel Reeves is getting an expensive lesson in economics The Spectator14:05 23-Jan-25

Cabinet splits on Heathrow are a defining test for Starmer New Statesman12:19 23-Jan-25

Rachel Reeves 'will ease Labour's non-dom crackdown' after exodus of millionaires from the UK MailOnline11:56 23-Jan-25

World Economic Forum: 33 industrial clusters commit to slashing emissions and boosting economic growth BusinessGreen11:39 23-Jan-25

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In the last 7 days

Will taxes be raised by Rachel Reeves in 2025? Evening Standard16:35 22-Jan-25

‘Pension death tax’ raid attacked by Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell City AM15:42 22-Jan-25

Should Rachel Reeves be at Davos? The Spectator13:41 22-Jan-25

Wetherspoon's flags £60m of extra labour costs under Budget plans as boss Tim Martin slams ministers as 'dinner party… This is Money09:03 22-Jan-25

Reeves has placed an uncertainty premium on the British economy City AM06:15 22-Jan-25

BTL mortgage rates up following Budget, and could rise further Introducer Today00:16 22-Jan-25

What can we learn from Pakistan’s impressive economic recovery? Invezz20:39 21-Jan-25

The cost of living crisis has returned: HR must be ready HR Magazine09:48 21-Jan-25

Ray Dalio Warns of UK ‘Debt Death Spiral’ Amid Rising Debt Lawyer Monthly14:22 21-Jan-25

Chancellor launches bid to protect banks from motor finance commission pay-outs Motor Trader10:33 21-Jan-25

Reeves tells civil service to intervene to try to stop a major hit on banks Mortgage Introducer09:31 21-Jan-25

HMRC warning issued to anyone who has invested in UK shares Yorkshire Live10:05 20-Jan-25

£10k invested in BP shares 10 years ago is now worth… Motley Fool (UK)08:22 18-Jan-25

Reeves blasted over Davos investment drive as ‘non-doms’ desert UK The Independent15:21 19-Jan-25

Moynihan warns of recession “almost certainly” this year ConservativeHome (Video)12:13 19-Jan-25

We Were Promised Flying Cars… The Fitzwilliam08:40 19-Jan-25

Reeves’s worst week so far? The Spectator07:15 18-Jan-25

Buyers are defying the odds The Intermediary12:01 22-Jan-25

Higher-than-expected UK borrowing heaps pressure on Rachel Reeves Yahoo! UK & Ireland07:45 22-Jan-25

UK's $60 billion maintenance backlog strains public services, spending watchdog says Yahoo! UK & Ireland00:17 22-Jan-25

Scotland's unemployment rate falls as UK records rise The National, Scotland12:32 21-Jan-25

Inflation in Guernsey dips below 5% Island FM12:02 21-Jan-25

UK to lead European growth in 2025, predicts IMF EasternEye10:23 18-Jan-25

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In the last 14 days

Why is the UK economy in big trouble? Sky News07:26 13-Jan-25

Best-selling cars 2024: the year's 10 most popular models AutoExpress11:19 12-Jan-25

Reeves sisters’ school dragged into row over Labour education reforms The Independent20:17 11-Jan-25

U.S. inflation is ‘breaking out like a meme coin’; Here’s what it means for stocks Finance in Bold17:37 11-Jan-25

Rachel Reeves is trapped Politics.co.uk14:40 13-Jan-25

15 jobs 'not entitled' to National Minimum Wage - full list Yorkshire Live12:12 14-Jan-25

Pension payments to increase this year as new amount confirmed Gazette News09:17 13-Jan-25

“It’s -3°C but I Can’t Afford to Put the Heating on Because of Rachel Reeves” The Daily Sceptic19:02 12-Jan-25

Best savings rates that still beat inflation - from cash ISAs to easy-access The Mirror12:52 16-Jan-25

Surprise fall in UK inflation but petrol and diesel prices increased Gazette News10:01 15-Jan-25

It Seems Rachel Reeves Is On The Cusp Of Getting The Liz Truss-Lettuce Treatment HuffPost (UK)11:51 14-Jan-25

Has Rachel Reeves crashed the economy? Sky News17:12 13-Jan-25

China and UK confirm plans for new London green bond BusinessGreen11:43 13-Jan-25

Chancellor under pressure as business chiefs' pessimism grows about economic prospects The Mirror09:36 13-Jan-25

Rachel Reeves insists she's won £600m of trade deals as critics slam her for going on… MailOnline22:22 11-Jan-25

Liz Truss finance minister's attack on Rachel Reeves backfires spectacularly The Mirror11:10 11-Jan-25

Growing fears of Rachel Reeves launching another pensions raid after 'radical' minister… MailOnline00:14 17-Jan-25

Bank of England base rate cut in February a 'sure bet' as inflation falls and growth stumbles This is Money11:45 16-Jan-25

Budget drives dramatic drop in business confidence Institute of Chartered Accountants18:17 14-Jan-25

It just got a lot more expensive to visit these 51 popular holiday destinations Metro.co.uk16:39 14-Jan-25

December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy Evening Standard15:49 14-Jan-25

Pat McFadden tipped to replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor The London Economic12:34 14-Jan-25

Trump’s team will show Rachel Reeves how it’s done The Spectator06:17 14-Jan-25

UK markets in turmoil: here’s what’s happening Channel 419:33 13-Jan-25

Will inflation surge again? The Week (UK)18:30 13-Jan-25

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The United Kingdom, as the world's sixth-largest economy with a GDP of £2.9 trillion, continues to navigate significant economic challenges and opportunities. The Bank of England, HM Treasury, and major financial institutions closely monitor key indicators including inflation rates, employment figures, and currency markets.

Current economic indicators show mixed signals, with the Bank of England maintaining vigilance over inflation through its monetary policy decisions. The labour market remains resilient despite pressures, while business investment and consumer spending patterns reflect ongoing economic adjustments. Housing market dynamics and export performance continue to influence overall economic health.

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