Economy
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Economy UK Manufacturers Signal Weakest Investment Plans Since 2023
Investment intentions have fallen to their lowest level in nearly three years as firms prepare to cut spending on buildings, machinery and…
23 April 2026 -
Economy OBR Seeks External Research to Improve Economic Forecasting Models
The Office for Budget Responsibility has called for academic contributions to strengthen its analysis of productivity, investment…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Office for Budget Responsibility to Examine Welfare Fraud and Errors in June Report
The biennial analysis will scrutinise fraudulent claims and administrative mistakes across the UK benefits system, potentially affecting…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Office for Budget Responsibility to Review Economic Forecast Accuracy on 2 June
The OBR will examine how three major forecasts compared to actual 2024-25 data, drawing lessons to improve future predictions that shape…
23 April 2026 -
Economy ONS Releases Fresh Data on NHS GP Services and Healthcare Experiences Across England
New statistics reveal over 70% of patients rated their GP practice positively between June and September 2025. The Office for National…
23 April 2026 -
Economy CBI Warns of Accelerating Cost Pressures Hitting UK Businesses
The Confederation of British Industry’s latest survey reveals rising inflation expectations as manufacturers brace for higher costs through…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Crime Figures Drop Across Key Categories as ONS Reports Declines in Firearms and Knife Offences
New statistics show firearms offences fell 9% to 4,753 while knife crime dropped 10% to 49,151 incidents in the year ending December 2025…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Crime Survey Shows Stable Headline Crime Figures for England and Wales
The Office for National Statistics reports 9.6 million incidents of headline crime for the year ending December 2025, with no significant…
23 April 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Borrowing Falls to £132bn, Beating Government Forecast
The Office for National Statistics reports government borrowing dropped £19.8 billion from last year, coming in below official predictions…
23 April 2026 -
Economy Theft Incidents Fall 11% to 2.6 Million as Burglary and Vehicle Crime Drop Considerably
Latest Crime Survey data shows domestic burglary down 22% and vehicle-related theft falling 14% across England and Wales. The Office for…
23 April 2026 -
Economy UK Public Sector Net Financial Liabilities Reach 83.3% of GDP as National Debt Burden Grows
The Office for National Statistics reports a provisional increase of 2.3 percentage points in public sector net financial liabilities…
23 April 2026 -
Economy FCA and PRA Launch Reforms to Cut Red Tape for Financial Firms
Joint proposals aim to slash administrative burdens on banks and insurers while keeping consumer protections intact. Financial regulators…
22 April 2026