Economy
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Economy FCA Executive Director Sets Out Growth-Focused Regulatory Strategy at Building Societies Conference
Sarah Pritchard outlines plans to support economic growth while helping consumers make financial decisions and modernising regulatory…
28 April 2026 -
Economy UK Population Set to Hit 71 Million by 2034 as Migration Drives Growth
Office for National Statistics projects 1.7 million increase over next decade, marking second-largest annual rise in 75 years. The UK’s…
28 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 41 Warnings on Unauthorised and Clone Firms in Past Week
The Financial Conduct Authority has flagged 41 unauthorised or clone firms in the last seven days, urging consumers to verify firms via…
24 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Leads Global Crackdown on Illegal Finfluencers Targeting UK Social Media Users
The Financial Conduct Authority coordinated action across 6 countries, identifying over 1,200 illegal financial adverts that reached more…
24 April 2026 -
Economy UK Business Creations Fall 8% in First Quarter as Health and Finance Sectors Lead Decline
The Office for National Statistics reports 78,650 new businesses started between January and March 2026, marking a significant drop from…
24 April 2026 -
OBR Confirms 2025-26 Borrowing Matches Forecast at £132 Billion
Office for Budget Responsibility reports initial full-year public sector net borrowing estimate aligns closely with March 2026 projections…
23 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Warns Law Firms Over Car Finance Compensation Conflicts
The Financial Conduct Authority cautions firms challenging the car finance redress scheme if they also represent claimants, as Consumer…
23 April 2026 -
Economy OBR Warns of Rising Fiscal Risks as UK Debt Climbs to Historic Levels
The Office for Budget Responsibility’s latest report highlights mounting pressures on public finances from pensions, climate costs and…
23 April 2026 -
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