News in Review
The UK economy grew slightly in August, but experts warn of tougher months ahead The IMF sees steady global growth, with the UK outperforming most G7 nations this year US-China tensions flare as rare earth export controls spark new tariff threats “We will continue to prioritise economic and fiscal stability” Latest data from the Office […]
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Latest data from Halifax shows that house prices decreased by 0.3% month-on-month in September IFS says Chancellor Rachel Reeves should avoid ‘directionless tinkering and half-baked fixes’ in next month’s Budget Donald Trump has hailed “the historic dawn of a new Middle East” in an address to Israeli lawmakers “A relatively lower mortgage rate environment and […]
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The BCC has urged the government to take decisive action to improve the competitiveness of the UK economy GDP is estimated to have grown by an unrevised 0.3% between April and June, compared to an increase of 0.7% in Q1 The proportion of cash payments fell from 12% in 2023 to 9% in 2024, the […]
Economic Review – September 2025
UK inflation remained at an 18-month high of 3.8% in August, driven by food prices. Above the BoE 2% target UK GDP growth fell to 0.2% in the three months to July and output failed to grow at all in July In the UK jobs market payrolls fell for the seventh consecutive month and wage […]
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OECD forecasts slower global growth ahead due to tariffs, trade barriers and policy uncertainty The UK economy faces a weaker outlook with highest G7 inflation in 2025, easing slightly in 2026 Labour signals fiscal prudence, hints at tax rises, while pledging support for youth employment initiatives ‘Finding the right balance in uncertain times’ The Organisation […]
Commercial Property Market Review – September 2025
City investment volumes reached £2bn by July, 33% below average, but deal sizes are notably larger The outlook for H2 2025 is brighter due to improved credit and stabilising investor confidence in offices and industrials London construction faces pipeline contractions, though government-backed infrastructure projects show some momentum City investment market update The latest statistics from […]
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GDP grew by 0.2% in the three months to July, a slowdown from 0.3% recorded in Q2 US inflation was higher than expected in August with CPI rising 0.4%, the sharpest increase since January ONS revealed the latest wages data showing that total pay, including bonuses, for the three months to July was 4.7% “’In […]
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The Autumn Budget is on 26 November, with speculation over new taxes as borrowing costs hit 25-year highs The UK services sector grew strongly in August, reaching its highest activity level since April 2024, easing earlier concerns Retail sales rose 0.6% in July, but mortgage borrowing dipped, signalling subdued growth risks for the economy “Britain’s […]
Economic Review – August 2025
UK GDP growth outperformed expectations in Q2, but fragile demand raises concerns over sustainability into autumn Bank of England cut rates to 4%, yet divisions among policymakers signal slower easing ahead Inflation climbed to 3.8% in July, with rising transport, food and energy costs fuelling pressure UK growth rate beats expectations Second quarter data released […]
Commercial Property Market Review – August 2025
London’s data centre demand is set to hit record highs in 2025, driven by hyperscalers and AI providers Retail property investment rebounded strongly in Q2, with high-street demand at its highest since 2021 UK commercial property remains mixed, with stronger growth in Central London offices and industrial rental markets Take-up of data centres in London […]