“Inflation ticked up slightly in July, broadly in line with the Bank of England’s expectations. Higher energy and regulated ...

“A modest rebound in June brought Q2 to a positive close — but today’s figures confirm that the strong growth seen earlier ...

“The fact that Scotland’s fiscal deficit has widened again in the latest GERS figures will be disappointing news for firms ...

The UK economic inactivity rate for people aged 16 to 64 years old was 21.0% in the quarter to June 2025, marginally down on ...

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“While interest rates are now at their lowest in over two years, today’s cut is line with the “gradual and careful” pace of loosening that the Monetary Policy Committee have flagged so far. Gradual, ...

Retail sales struggle amid subdued demand and economic uncertainty - CBI Distributive Trades Survey - July 2025 ...

The latest on the CBI's trade and overseas activities, including work on the UK–India Free Trade Agreement and the new EU–US trade deal. The UK Government has kept up a busy international agenda this ...

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