UK economy

The deteriorating inflation outlook could, however, start to weigh on households

John Healey is under pressure to show how he can meet his fiscal rules without raising the main taxes

Consumer prices rose 3.1% in the year through August, the highest since March

[LONDON] Britain’s weak jobs market saw employers shed more workers last month, according to figures released ahead of the Bank of England’s latest interest rates decision on Thursday (Sep 17).

Employment rates are at a record high as longer life expectancy, better health and cost-of-living pressures delay boomers’ retirement

British gross domestic product in July was 1.6% higher than a year earlier

Business investment is expected to drop by 0.2% this year

Tighter visa rules and increased competition from Asia are affecting international student flows into country

Britons have also become more optimistic about the economy