Economy
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Economy FCA Backs Government’s New Fraud Strategy to Protect Consumers and Restore Financial System Confidence
The Financial Conduct Authority has thrown its support behind an ambitious government blueprint to tackle financial crime through enhanced…
9 March 2026 -
Economy English Health Improves Despite Ageing Population, ONS Data Reveals
New Census analysis shows self-reported good health rose between 2011 and 2021, driven primarily by improvements among older adults. The…
9 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 23 Warnings in Single Week as Clone Firm Scams Continue to Plague UK Consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority has ramped up its fight against fraudsters, with dozens of warnings issued weekly to protect consumers from…
6 March 2026 -
Economy FCA’s Stablecoin Sprint Marks Major Step Towards UK Digital Payments Regulation
The Financial Conduct Authority has brought together industry leaders, innovators and consumer advocates to shape how stablecoins will be…
5 March 2026 -
Economy ONS Launches Census 2031 Strategy: What Britain’s Population Snapshot Means for You
The Office for National Statistics outlines plans for a digital-first census in 2027, combining traditional questionnaires with…
4 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Imposes £13 Million Fine on Wood Group for Inaccurate Financial Reporting
The Financial Conduct Authority has penalised the Aberdeen-based engineering services company for misstating results spanning three years…
4 March 2026 -
Economy Millions of UK Drivers Set to Receive Car Finance Compensation in 2026 as FCA Finalises Redress Scheme
The Financial Conduct Authority is introducing an implementation period to help firms manage the largest motor finance compensation scheme…
4 March 2026 -
Economy OBR Releases Spring 2026 Economic Outlook: What the Numbers Mean for British Households
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest forecast shows falling inflation and borrowing, but growth forecasts have been revised…
3 March 2026 -
Economy OBR Spring Forecast 2026: Inflation to Fall and Borrowing Cut as Living Standards Rise
Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts people will be £1,000 better off as economy grows despite global uncertainty. The Office for…
3 March 2026 -
Economy Foreign Investment Surge: Inward M&A Reaches Five-Year High in Fourth Quarter 2025
Foreign companies’ acquisitions of British firms hit strongest levels since early 2021 as domestic deal-making falters. — Inward mergers…
3 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 50 Warnings Against Clone and Unauthorised Firms in Latest Crackdown
The Financial Conduct Authority has ramped up efforts to protect consumers from fraudsters posing as legitimate investment and lending…
27 February 2026 -
Economy New UK Well-being Measures Move Beyond GDP to Track Life Quality
The Office for National Statistics releases revised framework for measuring national progress through 60 well-being indicators across 10…
27 February 2026