Economy
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Economy One in three UK adults expect AI to benefit them, ONS figures show
New data from the Office for National Statistics reveal a three-way split in public opinion on artificial intelligence, with the largest…
20 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Opens Sign-Up for 22 July Inflation Briefing Sessions
The Office for National Statistics is inviting organisations to register for 30-minute online sessions on 22 July, where participants can…
20 July 2026 -
Economy Jonathan Haskel confirmed as new OBR Chair after Treasury Committee approval
Former Bank of England rate-setter Professor Jonathan Haskel has been confirmed as the next Chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility…
20 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 23 Warnings in One Week as Scam Firms Continue to Target UK Consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority has flagged 23 unauthorised or clone firms in a single seven-day period, urging consumers to verify any…
19 July 2026 -
Economy UK GDP Growth in March 2026 Led by Services, with Construction and Production Also Rising
Office for National Statistics figures show services output grew 0.8 per cent over the three months to March 2026, making it the largest…
19 July 2026 -
Economy ONS updates weekly UK economy and society dashboard
The Office for National Statistics has refreshed its real-time indicators dashboard, which gives a weekly snapshot of UK economic activity…
19 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Removes 1,200 Misleading Motor Finance Claims Adverts Since January 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority says 170 misleading car finance claims adverts were removed or amended in June 2026 alone, bringing the…
19 July 2026 -
Economy NHS GP Contact Difficulties Nearly Halved in a Year, ONS Data Shows
The share of adults in England who struggled to reach their GP practice fell from 18.7 per cent to 10.6 per cent between summer 2024 and…
19 July 2026 -
Economy UK Trade Deficit Widens to £9.1 Billion in Three Months to May 2026
ONS figures show the total goods and services trade deficit grew by £4.4 billion in the three months to May 2026, compared with the three…
18 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Economic Forum on 20 July to cover UK economy, AI and family spending
The Office for National Statistics has announced its next Economic Forum will feature presentations on the state of the UK economy, AI in…
18 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Car Finance Compensation Scheme Delayed by Legal Challenges Until at Least 2027
Legal action has partly suspended the £9.1 billion motor finance redress scheme, meaning the 12.1 million eligible customers — including…
18 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Sets Out Refined Targets to Restore Trust in UK Economic Data
Director General James Benford says progress is being made but “there is still much to do” as the Office for National Statistics resets…
18 July 2026