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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'Expect more policy U-turns from Keir Starmer'
Opinion Keir Starmer’s government quickly changes its mind as soon as it runs into any opposition. It isn't hard to work out where the next U-turns will come from
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Britain heads for disaster – how can the economy be fixed?
Opinion The answers to Britain's woes are simple, but no one’s listening, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Key money dates for 2026
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up in 2026 that could affect your financial health
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Goodwin: A superlative British manufacturer to buy now
Veteran engineering group Goodwin has created a new profit engine. But following its tremendous run, can investors still afford the shares?
By Jamie Ward Published
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Modern Monetary Theory and the return of magical thinking
The Modern Monetary Theory is back in fashion again. How worried should we be?
By Simon Wilson Published
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The coming collapse in the jobs market
Opinion Once the Employment Bill becomes law, expect a full-scale collapse in hiring, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK interest rates latest: December 2025
Live Report The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you invest in UK stocks for 2026?
With UK interest rates and inflation falling, 2026 could be the year that UK stocks rebound
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK inflation live: Inflation fell to 3.2% in November
A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
