Economy
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Economy UK Retail Sales Edge Upwards on Fuel and Non-Food Store Gains
Three-month retail growth of 0.1% masks encouraging January momentum, with motor fuel and non-food categories driving consumer spending…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Cost of Living Crisis Dominates Public Concerns as NHS and Economy Join Struggle for Britons’ Attention
The Office for National Statistics reveals that household finances remain the top worry for 88% of Britons, with the NHS and broader…
23 February 2026 -
Economy Government Posts Record Monthly Budget Surplus as Tax Revenues Soar
UK public finances hit historic high with £30.4 billion surplus in January 2026, but year-to-date borrowing remains substantial The UK’s…
23 February 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Finances Surge to Record January Surplus of £30.4 Billion
The Office for National Statistics reports the strongest monthly surplus since 1993, driven by higher self-assessment tax receipts and…
23 February 2026 -
Economy OBR Set to Publish Key Economic Forecast on 3 March—Here’s What to Expect
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest Economic and Fiscal Outlook will reveal crucial forecasts for UK growth, public finances, and…
23 February 2026 -
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