Economy
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Economy UK Factory Gate Prices Rise Slows to 1.7% in Year to February 2026
Office for National Statistics reports factory gate prices up 1.7% annually in February 2026, down from 2.5% in January, while input prices…
25 March 2026 -
Economy UK inflation holds steady at 3.0% in February as offsetting price movements balance out
The Consumer Prices Index remained unchanged from January 2026 as various cost pressures across different sectors cancelled each other out…
25 March 2026 -
Economy FCA’s New Firm Checker Tool Helps Kent Residents Spot Investment Scams
The Financial Conduct Authority’s consumer-friendly verification tool has already shown success in protecting people from financial fraud…
24 March 2026 -
Economy Government Launches £250m Fraud Strategy to Protect Kent Families from Online Scams
A new Online Crime Centre will coordinate action between police, banks and tech firms to tackle fraud affecting millions across the UK. For…
24 March 2026 -
Economy Online Retail Sales Drop Hits UK as Kent High Streets Face Double Challenge
The Confederation of British Industry reports declining online sales volumes for the year to March, with retailers bracing for further…
24 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Expected to Announce Motor Finance Redress Approach in Late March 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority plans to publish final rules on a motor finance compensation scheme in late March, following its October…
24 March 2026 -
Economy UK Green Jobs Hit 652,100 as Environmental Sector Shows Decade of Growth
Office for National Statistics data reveals 27.8% employment increase since 2015, despite recent volatility in green economy positions. The…
24 March 2026 -
Economy Manufacturing Output Set to Stabilise After Sharp Falls, CBI Survey Shows
Watch on YouTube UK manufacturers report worst quarterly decline since 2025 but expect conditions to flatten by summer amid easing price…
23 March 2026 -
Economy Business Price Rises Expected to Slow as Inflation Pressures Ease
The Confederation of British Industry reports selling price expectations have moderated in March, offering hope for household budgets…
23 March 2026 -
Economy UK Gilt Yields Breach 5%% for First Time Since 2008 as Borrowing Costs Surge
Gilt yields breach 5% for the first time since 2008 as Iran conflict, energy costs and BoE hawkishness collide The Numbers Behind the Surge…
23 March 2026 -
Economy Income Tax Receipts Hit Record £331bn as Government Faces Welfare Spending Claims
Treasury on track for highest income tax collection in history, but questions emerge over welfare expenditure comparisons. The numbers tell…
21 March 2026 -
Economy FCA Chief Outlines Technology-Driven Pensions Reform as Targeted Support Scheme Launches April 2026
Nikhil Rathi emphasises regulatory flexibility and consumer-focused innovation as FCA prioritises pensions savings growth and long-term…
20 March 2026