‘Green shoots of recovery’ emerge as FTSE profit warnings fall on last year April 29, 2024 "Whilst the green shoots of recovery can be seen, companies cannot afford to ignore the warning signs and rely on economic resurgence," Jo Robinson, EY-Parthenon Partner and UK&I turnaround and restructuring strategy leader said.
Top forecaster says UK economy has reasons to be cheerful with stagnation to fall away April 28, 2024 The UK economy could be on the mend after it fell into a shallow recession last year as it battled high inflation and interest rates.
How damage to the UK’s nature could knock £300bn off GDP April 25, 2024 Damage to nature in the UK could contribute to a hit to the economy larger than the financial crisis or the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has shown.
Business confidence surges but recovery remains ‘brittle’, survey suggests April 24, 2024 The UK economy has recorded growth in both January and February, making it overwhelmingly likely that last year's shallow recession is already over.
Strong services sector helps UK economy continue to ‘gain momentum’, but inflationary fears mount April 23, 2024 Although the manufacturing sector recorded a marginal decline in activity in April, output from the services sector climbed for the sixth consecutive month.
The IMF says the UK is primed to benefit from AI – the next government must not waste this opportunity April 23, 2024 The UK economy is uniquely positioned to benefit from the roll out of artificial intelligence. Politicians on all sides should be championing policies that help secure these benefits as soon as possible, Chris Dorrell writes
Retail sales stagnant in March despite improving prospects for UK economy April 19, 2024 A survey from Deloitte, released today, showed that consumer confidence had reached its highest level in two years.
Consumer confidence hits highest level in two years as UK ‘turns a corner’ April 19, 2024 "The revival in consumer confidence speaks to a wider story of an economy that has turned the corner," Ian Stewart said.
IMF says the UK will be the fastest-growing major economy in Europe next year April 16, 2024 The projections suggest the UK economy is unlikely to generate much momentum this year, and will lag all G7 economies apart from Germany.
Bank of England’s hawks and doves have plenty to ponder after hot wage growth April 16, 2024 Its anybody's guess what the Bank of England will make of the latest labour market figures, published this morning.