Economy
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Economy Online Retail Sales Drop Hits UK as Kent High Streets Face Double Challenge
The Confederation of British Industry reports declining online sales volumes for the year to March, with retailers bracing for further…
24 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Expected to Announce Motor Finance Redress Approach in Late March 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority plans to publish final rules on a motor finance compensation scheme in late March, following its October…
24 March 2026 -
Economy UK Green Jobs Hit 652,100 as Environmental Sector Shows Decade of Growth
Office for National Statistics data reveals 27.8% employment increase since 2015, despite recent volatility in green economy positions. The…
24 March 2026 -
Economy Manufacturing Output Set to Stabilise After Sharp Falls, CBI Survey Shows
Watch on YouTube UK manufacturers report worst quarterly decline since 2025 but expect conditions to flatten by summer amid easing price…
23 March 2026 -
Economy Business Price Rises Expected to Slow as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Confederation of British Industry reports selling price expectations have moderated in March, offering hope for household budgets…
23 March 2026 -
Economy UK Gilt Yields Breach 5%% for First Time Since 2008 as Borrowing Costs Surge
Gilt yields breach 5% for the first time since 2008 as Iran conflict, energy costs and BoE hawkishness collide The Numbers Behind the Surge…
23 March 2026 -
Economy Income Tax Receipts Hit Record £331bn as Government Faces Welfare Spending Claims
Treasury on track for highest income tax collection in history, but questions emerge over welfare expenditure comparisons. The numbers tell…
21 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Chief Outlines Technology-Driven Pensions Reform as Targeted Support Scheme Launches April 2026
Nikhil Rathi emphasises regulatory flexibility and consumer-focused innovation as FCA prioritises pensions savings growth and long-term…
20 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 21 Warnings Against Unauthorised Financial Firms in Single Week
The Financial Conduct Authority’s latest enforcement round targets clone operations and unauthorised firms attempting to defraud consumers…
20 March 2026 -
Economy Cost of Living Concerns Hit 88% as Economic Worries Persist Across UK
The Office for National Statistics reveals that cost of living anxiety remains the dominant public concern, with women reporting higher…
20 March 2026 -
Economy Government Borrowing Falls Below Previous Year as Public Finances Show Improvement
The Office for Budget Responsibility confirms borrowing in the first nine months of 2025-26 totalled £140.4 billion, marking a slight…
20 March 2026 -
Economy ONS Survey Reveals Mental Health Challenges Persist Across UK
New Office for National Statistics data shows one in three adults experiencing high anxiety levels while majority maintain hope for the…
20 March 2026