Economics

Our economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis, and rising unemployment.
Our economic forecast suggests slow growth in 2026, higher inflation due to the Middle East crisis,...
The BCC has warned that removing the UK’s tariff exemption for low value imports could risk pushing up prices, harming small businesses and reducing trade intensity.
The BCC has warned that removing the UK’s tariff exemption for low value imports could risk...
Today’s Spring Statement confirmed that the UK economy is heading in the right direction, but a further acceleration is needed.
Today’s Spring Statement confirmed that the UK economy is heading in the right direction, but a...
A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. But firms are still facing huge price pressures.
A further easing of inflation, to 3% in January, will be cautiously welcomed by businesses. But...
Today’s data shows the first annual estimate of GDP came in at 1.3% in 2025, just below our own forecast of 1.4%.
Today’s data shows the first annual estimate of GDP came in at 1.3% in 2025, just...
Jun Du, professor at Aston University and member of the BCC's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), explores what the UK-China relationship should deliver next
Jun Du, professor at Aston University and member of the BCC's Economic Advisory Council (EAC), explores...
Caterina Batog, Research & Economics Analyst at BCC, explores in a piece for LBC why interest rates may not come down anytime soon and what UK businesses are telling us
Caterina Batog, Research & Economics Analyst at BCC, explores in a piece for LBC why interest...
Holding the interest rate at 3.75% was expected as the Bank grapples with the twin challenges of domestic cost pressures and an unpredictable global outlook.
Holding the interest rate at 3.75% was expected as the Bank grapples with the twin challenges...
Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy.
Today’s data is a stark reminder that the UK inflation waters remain choppy....
Better than expected GDP data suggests the impact of pre-Budget jitters may have been less than predicted.
Better than expected GDP data suggests the impact of pre-Budget jitters may have been less than...

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