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News in Review

The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 4.25%, citing economic uncertainty and softening in labour data  UK inflation remains stable, though food prices, especially chocolate, continue rising faster than other goods  Numbers of interest-only mortgages drop sharply, suggesting improved lending standards and lower exposure to risky loans  “The world is highly unpredictable”  Last week, […]

Commercial Property Market Review – June 2025

City of London investment triples year-on-year, led by State Street’s £382m office acquisition  The retail sector rebounded strongly in April, but inflation and falling confidence weigh on outlook  The Scottish property market is steady, with largest average deal sizes seen in nearly three years  City investment rebounds with biggest deal in over a year as […]

News in Review

The Spending Review included:  NHS to receive £29bn a year extra and £39bn over 10 years for social housing  GDP dropped by 0.3% in April, highlighting ongoing economic fragility and the biggest drop since October 2023   President Trump signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US  “We are […]

News in Review

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Global economic growth is slowing, with major economies facing tight financial conditions and rising trade barriers  Basic retirement costs have decreased due to lower energy bills, though comfortable living standards are higher than last year  New pension reforms aim to improve returns, merge small pots and support stronger retirement outcomes for savers  ‘The global outlook […]

News in Review 

UK economic growth has been revised upwards by the International Monetary Fund – 1.2% in 2025 and 1.4% in 2026   The government plans to double £25bn+ pension megafunds to improve retirements and boost UK investment  Retail confidence plunges to a five-year low, with sales falling and businesses bracing for tougher conditions  ‘An economic recovery is […]

Economic Review May 2025

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GDP unexpectedly rose by 0.7% in Q1 2025, driven by services, production and investment growth  The Bank of England cut interest rates despite inflation jumping to a 15-month high at 3.5%  The UK labour market shows weakness as payrolls drop and unemployment edges up to 4.5% UK growth beats expectations  First quarter gross domestic product […]

News in Review

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The CPI rate of inflation rose to 3.5% in April—above forecasts—driven by energy, services and air fares  The £20,000 ISA limit is to remain but changes to the cash ISA component are under review  The government is expected to expand eligibility for winter fuel payments in the Autumn Budget  “April’s rise in inflation was widely […]

Commercial Property Market Review – May 2025

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Q1 2025 West End investments hit £1.71bn, driven by three major transactions despite fewer deals  UK commercial property demand is rebounding, with offices and industrials gaining, while retail lags behind  The Big Six cities, especially Manchester and Leeds, show strong office market recovery and occupier demand West End investment rebounds   London’s West End commercial property […]

News in Review

The UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1 2025, exceeding forecasts and signalling potential recovery momentum  A new UK-EU deal includes border easing, a youth mobility scheme and renewed defence cooperation  The FCA reveals 13 million have low financial resilience, with widespread savings shortfalls and mental stress  “The economy is beginning to turn a corner”  The […]

News in Review

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The UK secured a trade deal with US, cutting car tariffs and protecting key industries and jobs  A UK-India trade deal slashes tariffs and is expected to add £25bn in annual trade by 2040  The Bank of England cut Bank Rate to 4.25% amid easing inflation and global trade uncertainty  “This historic deal delivers for […]

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