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Economy
By Economic UK


How American tariffs could change UK and beyond personal finances
the economic ripples are poised to reach far beyond factory floors and corporate boardrooms.


UK manufacturing sector indices recovery amid job cuts fallout
Global UK Manufacturing PMI exceeded projections of 47.8 and represented the highest reading since April 2024.


UK Retailers alert of price Increases as employment costs skyrocketing
A survey published today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) indicates that British consumers would soon pay more for commonplace...


UK Economy hits a slow patch in early 2025
Fresh data showed growth nearly flatlined in late 2024, with GDP inching up just 0.1% in the final quarter


December 2024 UK inflation drops to 2.5%, providing economic relief
The most recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics show that the UK's inflation rate dropped to 2.5% in December 2024


JD Sports notes reduced profits after unimpressive christmas
Renowned sportswear company JD Sports has issued a profit warning for the year, blaming a declining performance

Rising costs and sluggish spending put UK retailers under pressure
UK retailers are facing a tough year ahead as they struggle with rising operational costs and cautious consumer spending


UK Business Confidence Plummets
Deloitte found that the optimism level among UK CFOs is at its lowest point in two years
Azets Wealth Management Acquires Laurus Associates
The worldwide corporation Azets Wealth Management has made another strategic move in the North East


The North West has the most dramatic decrease in homebuilding goals
Recent reports indicate that the Labour government is planning to drastically cut housebuilding targets in the North West region of the UK

Wizz Air sees 2% passenger rise in december
Wizz Air experienced a 2% increase in passenger numbers in December 2024, reaching over 5 million travelers, despite grounding...

UK Housing Crisis Threatens NHS Stability and Economic Rebound
UK officials have been cautioned about the worsening housing crisis, which is now regarded as a direct threat to the National Health Service

UK Retail sector at a critical juncture
The holiday season, typically a high point for retail, has failed to deliver the anticipated

Interest rate outlook for 2025
The Federal Reserve has reduced its expectations for interest rate reductions in 2025


Taiwan prohibits Uber's $950 million acquisition of Foodpanda
Taiwan has rejected Uber Technologies' proposed $950 million acquisition of Delivery Hero's Foodpanda


Wendy's plans south west expansion with new outlets
Targeting locations like Bath, Plymouth, and Exeter, Wendy's, the American fast-food behemoth, is aiming for increasing its footprint in...


RSK Group Acquires 60-Year-Old Building Consultancy
RSK Group, located in Cheshire, has lately added to its portfolio Kendall Kingscott


UK housing market experiences a decline as mortgage rates increase
The UK housing market exhibited indications of a slowdown
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