Economy
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Economy UK Borrowing Falls Below Forecast as Public Finances Show Modest Improvement
The Office for Budget Responsibility reports that government borrowing in 2025-26 came in slightly lower than expected following data…
22 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Economist Highlights Stronger-Than-Expected Rise in Great Britain Retail Sales
Latest ONS data show retail sales volumes increasing by 0.7% in March, beating analysts’ forecasts but remaining below pre-pandemic levels…
22 May 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Borrowing Jumps to £24.3 Billion in April 2026
The Office for National Statistics reports a 25% increase from the same month last year, highlighting growing pressure on public finances…
22 May 2026 -
Economy Retail Sales Rise 0.5% Across Great Britain as Online Shopping Drives Growth
Official figures show non-food stores and digital retailers boosted consumer spending between February and April 2026. Retail sales volumes…
22 May 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Net Financial Liabilities Hit 83.6% of GDP, Running Below Net Debt Ratio
New ONS data reveals the government’s broader financial position shows lower liability levels than traditional debt measures suggest. The…
22 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Chief Economist Explains Latest UK Public Sector Finance Figures
Grant Fitzner highlights key drivers behind recent borrowing patterns as national debt remains near historic highs The monthly ritual of…
22 May 2026 -
Economy UK business costs surge to highest level since 2022 as price pressures mount
Two in five businesses across Britain saw their costs rise in April, while firms raising their own prices hit a three-year high. British…
21 May 2026 -
Economy ONS Deputy Director Explains What’s Behind Falling UK Net Migration Numbers
Sarah Crofts explores the drivers of declining migration figures and plans to improve how emigration data is collected. For families across…
21 May 2026 -
Economy More than a quarter of UK businesses report falling turnover as uncertainty persists
Official figures show 27% of trading businesses saw turnover drop in April 2026, with economic uncertainty remaining the top challenge for…
21 May 2026 -
Economy More British Nationals Leave UK Than Return as Migration Data Reveals Key Gaps
The Office for National Statistics reports 252,000 British citizens emigrated long-term in the year ending June 2025, but admits limited…
21 May 2026 -
Economy UK Business Price Expectations Hit 15-Month High as Inflation Pressures Build
The Confederation of British Industry reports that firms’ expectations for selling price inflation reached their highest level since…
21 May 2026 -
Economy Mixed Economic Signals as Retail Footfall Holds Steady While Fuel Costs Surge
Latest ONS data reveals contrasting trends in April 2026, with unchanged high street visits alongside a sharp acceleration in fuel price…
21 May 2026