UK economy

Half of investors think attractiveness of UK markets has improved but companies show less enthusiasm

UK

Half of investors think attractiveness of UK markets has improved but companies show less enthusiasm

30% of companies agree it has improved

clock 26 January 2022 • 3 min read
Autumn Budget 2021: Sunak introduces new fiscal rules as OBR revises growth forecast

UK

Autumn Budget 2021: Sunak introduces new fiscal rules as OBR revises growth forecast

Unemployment forecast downgraded

clock 27 October 2021 • 2 min read
Investors expect post-pandemic recovery despite new Covid variant fears

Industry

Investors expect post-pandemic recovery despite new Covid variant fears

Barclays Smart Investor research

clock 20 August 2021 • 1 min read

Economics

Bank of England holds rates amid stronger growth and inflationary outlook

QE held at current pace but BoE signals tapering

clock 06 May 2021 • 2 min read

Markets

UK shows 'first signs' of recovery as economy grows 0.4% in February

1.6% uptick in construction sector

clock 13 April 2021 • 2 min read

Economics

UK borrows £34bn in December as public sector debt set to increase through 2021

Third highest monthly figure since 1993

clock 22 January 2021 • 2 min read

Investment

Inflation will pass BoE's 2% target once lockdown restrictions ease, analysts warn

CPI inflation rose 0.6% in December

clock 20 January 2021 • 3 min read

Economics

'Black Friday effect' and Covid-19 restrictions plunge inflation to 0.3%

ONS data for November

clock 16 December 2020 • 3 min read

Economics

UK economy 'inevitably' slows in October and may take years to recover to pre-pandemic levels

October GDP growth slows to 0.4%

clock 10 December 2020 • 2 min read

Markets

Sunak's Spending Review 'sobering' as Covid-19 leaves 'scars' on UK economy

Tax rises 'further down the line'

clock 25 November 2020 • 3 min read
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