Economy
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Economy NHS GP Contact Difficulties Nearly Halved in a Year, ONS Data Shows
The share of adults in England who struggled to reach their GP practice fell from 18.7 per cent to 10.6 per cent between summer 2024 and…
19 July 2026 -
Economy UK Trade Deficit Widens to £9.1 Billion in Three Months to May 2026
ONS figures show the total goods and services trade deficit grew by £4.4 billion in the three months to May 2026, compared with the three…
18 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Economic Forum on 20 July to cover UK economy, AI and family spending
The Office for National Statistics has announced its next Economic Forum will feature presentations on the state of the UK economy, AI in…
18 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Car Finance Compensation Scheme Delayed by Legal Challenges Until at Least 2027
Legal action has partly suspended the £9.1 billion motor finance redress scheme, meaning the 12.1 million eligible customers — including…
18 July 2026 -
Economy ONS Sets Out Refined Targets to Restore Trust in UK Economic Data
Director General James Benford says progress is being made but “there is still much to do” as the Office for National Statistics resets…
18 July 2026 -
Economy Bank of England Publishes First Financial Stability Report of 2026, Assessing Risks to UK Households and Businesses
The Financial Policy Committee’s July 2026 report judges UK banks as resilient enough to support households and businesses even under…
18 July 2026 -
Economy United States Tops UK Foreign Business Ownership List With Over 41,000 Affiliates, ONS Data Shows
New figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that US-based parent companies control more UK businesses than any other foreign…
17 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Claims Progress on Illegal Promotions and Market Abuse in First Year of Five-Year Plan
The Financial Conduct Authority says it has tackled the most serious risks and harms in year one of its 2025–2030 strategy, with a focus on…
16 July 2026 -
Economy Rachel Reeves Nominates Economist David Miles for Second Term on UK’s Fiscal Watchdog Committee
The Chancellor has put forward Professor David Miles CBE for reappointment to the Office for Budget Responsibility’s Budget Responsibility…
15 July 2026 -
Economy FCA Annual Report 2025/26: £5.6 Billion in Consumer Benefits, Record Scam Crackdowns and Lower Costs for Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority’s 2025/26 Annual Report sets out a year of enforcement action against financial crime, billions in…
15 July 2026 -
Economy UK Business Investment Falls Year-on-Year for First Time Since 2024, ONS Data Show
Official figures point to an annual contraction in UK business investment in early 2026, with the Confederation of British Industry warning…
14 July 2026 -
Economy UK Manufacturer Input Costs Jump 8.7% as Middle East Conflict Drives Energy Prices Higher
Official ONS data show producer input prices accelerating at their fastest pace since February 2023, with Iran-related tensions pushing up…
14 July 2026