UK Economy
News, updates and features on the state of the UK economy. Live reporting and analysis on GDP, inflation, Budgets and the latest from the Bank of England as well as comprehensive reports and expert analysis on what it all means for your money.
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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recessionOpinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis and commentaryChancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today (3 March). What was announced?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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UK small-cap stocks ‘are ready to run’Opinion UK small-cap stocks could be set for a multi-year bull market, with recent strong performance outstripping the large-cap indices
By Max King Published
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The scourge of youth unemployment in BritainYouth unemployment in Britain is the worst it’s been for more than a decade. Something dramatic seems to have changed in the labour markets. What is it?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Reach for the stars to boost Britain's space industryopinion We can’t afford to neglect Britain's space industry. Unfortunately, the government is taking completely the wrong approach, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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UK inflation fell to 3.0% in JanuaryAfter rising in December 2025, UK inflation resumed its downward trajectory in January 2026
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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"Botched" Brexit: Should Britain rejoin the EU?Brexit did not go perfectly nor disastrously. It’s not worth continuing the fight over the issue, says Julian Jessop
By Julian Jessop Published
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'AI will change our world in more ways than we can imagine'Interview Rob Arnott of Research Affiliates talks to Andrew Van Sickle about the AI bubble, the impact of tariffs on inflation and the outlook for gold and China
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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