High GDP growth exceeds expectations, but experts warn of slowdown
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the first quarter after a period of stagnation, yet Trump’s tariffs and Reeve’s tax hikes could unravel investors’ optimism
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the first quarter after a period of stagnation, yet Trump’s tariffs and Reeve’s tax hikes could unravel investors’ optimism
Deposits in banks and building societies rose by £7.4 bn
Will raise an additional £110m a year for HMRC
After last week’s Spring Statement, is the case for holding the unloved asset class improving?
Downgraded economic forecasts, increased defence spending and cuts to welfare were a few of the developments
Government commits to looking at options
ONS figures show inflation fell to 2.8% in 12 months to February
Economists believe key economic variables will continue to work against Rachel Reeves’ fiscal rules well into the Autumn
The central bank followed the Federal Reserve in remaining cautious as Trump threatens global tariffs
FTSE rose to a record high this morning on expectations of the 25 basis points cut
In a major speech to business leaders, Reeves reiterated the government’s backing for net zero schemes
The firm called for a ‘flat-rate tax’ instead