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“Today’s GDP estimates, while indicating the economy technically avoided a recession, show some worrying developments. Production output fell by 0.2% in Q4 2022, eight of the 14 service sectors saw contractions, and monthly GDP

The Bank's decision to raise interest rates for a 10th consecutive time continues its hard-line approach to inflation, but this is not without serious side-effects.

A second consecutive easing in the rate of inflation to 10.5%, while minimal, suggests the peak has now passed. But this simply means that prices will stabilise at a much higher level than one

“Today's GDP figures for November provide further evidence that UK economic growth is heading in the wrong direction, despite this period normally being among the busiest for the retail sector."

Just over a month ago, the Chancellor promised businesses that they would receive a plan on the future of the energy support package before the end of the year. With 24 hours left until

“Today's interest rate rise to 3.5%, while expected, adds further pressure to firms facing soaring costs from all directions. “With some evidence of inflation now beginning to ease, it will be vital that further