Economics

Today’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% was widely expected, especially after yesterday’s figures confirmed that inflation remains stubbornly high.
Today’s decision to hold interest rates at 4% was widely expected, especially after yesterday’s figures confirmed...
usinesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue to bite, especially on wages.
usinesses will be worried by inflation holding at 3.8% at a time when cost pressures continue...
Today’s data shows the UK economy had a subdued summer, with limited growth in the three months to July, and 0% in the month alone.
Today’s data shows the UK economy had a subdued summer, with limited growth in the three...
Clear policies that support business adaptability will be critical in ensuring that shocks do not further derail the UK’s already fragile growth trajectory.
Clear policies that support business adaptability will be critical in ensuring that shocks do not further...
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But overall, the outlook remains subdued.
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But...
The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts had forecast.
The inflation warning lights continue to flash, with July’s rate being slightly higher than most analysts...
Better than expected data for both Q2 and the month of June are welcome – but the numbers mask the underlying pain being felt by businesses across the UK.
Better than expected data for both Q2 and the month of June are welcome – but...
Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further move away from a prolonged period of elevated borrowing costs.
Businesses will welcome the decision to cut the base rate to 4%, marking a further move...
With CPI rising by 3.6% in June the daily inflation headache for businesses should not be underestimated.
With CPI rising by 3.6% in June the daily inflation headache for businesses should not be...
Ahead of her Mansion House speech the BCC is urging the Chancellor to carry out further reforms to unlock business investment.
Ahead of her Mansion House speech the BCC is urging the Chancellor to carry out further...