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A disappointing UK inflation report for the Bank of England

Today's report will not see the Monetary Policy Committee feeling there is any need to cut interest rates yet.

17 Apr 2024, 11:38

UK posts flat retail sales growth in February; but outlook for consumer spending remains bright

Consumer spending remains in a better position at that start of 2024 than had been expected, despite today's figures

22 Mar 2024, 11:48

UK economy ends 2023 in recession

A broad based fall in activity leaves the UK economy floundering

15 Feb 2024, 12:04

UK consumer spending starts 2024 on a weak footing

Latest spending figures point to UK private consumption continuing to weaken

6 Feb 2024, 11:38

New methodology suggests UK rate of unemployment lower than previously thought

Downward revisions to the rate of unemployment could cause the BoE to delay cutting interest rates

5 Feb 2024, 10:45

UK financial data points to the possibility of economic activity picking up over the course of 2024

Increased mortgage approvals and recovering savings balances paint the possibility of an improving economic outlook for 2024

31 Jan 2024, 14:09