Tag: UK economy

Global Markets

Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Global Tensions Ease

TheAnalyzing conflicting prompt instructions Bank of England decided to hold rates steady today despite ongoing inflation worries from energy shocks....

18/06/2026

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UK Inflation Surges to 2.8% in May Amid Energy Price Spike

UK inflation has jumped to 2.8% in May as energy prices surge higher. While the numbers are fresh, the ripple...

17/06/2026

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UK Economy Shrinks 0.1% in April as Iran Conflict Weighs on Growth

The UK economy just posted a surprise 0.1% contraction in April, with the Iran conflict cited as a major drag...

12/06/2026

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Corporate Raiders Target UK Companies: Can They Succeed?

US corporate raiders are snapping up struggling UK names from budget airlines to hotel chains. But with zero growth and...

07/06/2026

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UK Wealth Tax Push: Capital Gains Reform Risks and Realities

Wes Streeting wants a "wealth tax" by hiking capital gains rates to match income tax. Sounds fair on paper, but...

27/05/2026

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IMF Signals Bank of England May Cut Rates Amid UK Growth Upgrade

The IMF just upgraded the UK's growth outlook but dropped a surprising hint about future interest rates. Could the Bank...

18/05/2026

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Keir Starmer’s Struggles Leave UK With Lame Duck Government

Local election results have hammered Labour, raising questions about Keir Starmer's future. But even if he goes, the UK might...

15/05/2026

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King’s Speech 2026: Key Plans and What They Mean for Your Money

The King has outlined the government's plans for the year ahead, touching on everything from railways to energy security amid...

13/05/2026

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UK Bond Markets Signal 4 Urgent Lessons for Government Stability

After another round of gilt market drama, a former Treasury minister has outlined four tough but necessary fixes the UK...

13/05/2026

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Why Reeves’s Gambling Tax Hike Is a Losing Bet for Britain

The Chancellor's big push on gambling taxes sounded like an easy win for the Treasury. But what if it ends...

25/04/2026

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