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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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

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 […]
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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

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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]