UK Economy


Britons Could Begin Christmas Holidays On 11 December If It Wasn't For IT Issues

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Research shows IT issues are such a significant issue for British productivity that cost office workers 2 hours a week. Read more

UK Unemployment Rate Holds At Historic Low But Number In Work Falls For Second Month

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Number of people in work records a second month of decline and the largest drop since the quarter between March and May ... Read more

Over 50% Of Britons Turn To Loans And Credit Cards To Fund Christmas Shopping

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Almost six in 10 British households have admitted having to make 'significant financial sacrifices' during the festive p... Read more

Revealed: Why Britain Is Among The Cheapest Countries For Foreign Workers

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The annual ECA's Cost of Living Index found Luanda replaced Tokyo as the most expensive city for expat workers. Read more

UK Growth To Remain Muted Amid Brexit Uncertainty And High Inflation, CBI Says

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The business lobby group expects Britain's gross domestic product to expand 1.5% in both 2017 and 2018 before weakening ... Read more

Jeremy Corbyn Becoming PM 'would Be Worse Than Brexit' Warns Banking Giant

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US investment bank warns Brexit process is in danger of unravelling and could lead to further bad news for the UK econom... Read more

UK Economic Growth 'continues To Stabilise' Showing Only 'modest' Brexit Jitters

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Report finds negative impact of Brexit vote is being countered by economic resilience. Read more

UK Consumer Confidence Tumbles To Lowest Level Since Brexit Vote

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Slowdown in housing market and Bank of England's rate rise earmarked as the main factors behind a decline in confidence. Read more

Philip Hammond Admits Britain No Longer Among World's Top Five Economies

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The chancellor said in his Budget speech to parliament that Britain is now "the world's sixth-largest economy". Read more

UK GDP Growth Holds Steady As Households Spending Hits Fastest Pace In 12 Months

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ONS data confirms UK economy grew 0.4% on a quarterly basis in the three months to the end of September. Read more

UK Budget 2017: No-frills Budget Sees Hammond Cut Stamp Duty And Boost NHS Spending

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Chancellor pledges to invest £44bn to revive Britain's housing sector and delivers £3.75bn boost to NHS. Read more

Borrowers In East Midlands And SouthWest Will Fare Worst From Bank Of England Rate Hike

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However, overall interest rate rises will have limited effect on UK mortgage borrowers, research suggests. Read more

Jeremy Corbyn Says 'Britain Needs A Pay Rise' And Hits Out At Pace Of Brexit Talks

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Labour leader urges businesses to tackle sexual harassment on the workplace and warns subdued productivity will hamper B... Read more