UK independent retailers outperform as big chains slip
UK independent retailers recorded stronger sales performance over the recent Christmas trading period, even as larger high-street chains…
London muted as UK economy beats growth forecasts
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were lacklustre on Thursday as the UK economy beat forecasts and…
UK economy grew by more than expected in November despite budget uncertainty
The UK’s GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.3% in November, which was better than expected. ·…
UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds
The UK economy returned to growth in November after a boost from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factories restarting…
London pubs closed down in 2025: All the London pubs that shut in the past year
It has been a bad year for pubs. New data by tax specialists Ryan sketches a dispiriting scene,…
Stocks fall as data confirms slowdown in UK economic growth
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) fell on Monday morning as data confirmed a slowdown in UK economic growth in…
UK government borrowing falls but still exceeds expectations
UK government borrowing fell to £11.7bn in November but still came in higher than expected in the same…
Stocks rise as UK inflation drop paves way for Bank of England interest rate cut
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) jumped and European stocks made gains on Wednesday as UK inflation slowed more than…
UK inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% in November
UK inflation fell by more than economists had expected in November to 3.2%, down from 3.6% in October,…
London unemployment rises to 6.8%, highest in a decade outside the pandemic
Shadow London minister Gareth Bacon said: “These figures come as no surprise. “We have a Labour government that…