
News in Review
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) lowers UK growth predictions, US-Iran deal imminent, welcome retail sales lift
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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) lowers UK growth predictions, US-Iran deal imminent, welcome retail sales lift

Middle East conflict impacts global growth, comfortable retirement unattainable for many and manufacturing shows recovery

May’s Economic Review – inflation eases despite Middle East conflict, surprise UK growth, Labour market slowing, historic Gulf trade deal

Average UK house price growth slows, London leads Europe tech sector, energy bills to rise, vehicle production stabilises

Figures show the UK economy grew 0.3% in March, outline of the King’s Speech, Trump visits Beijing as US inflation soars

Geopolitical uncertainty hits investor confidence, Build-to-Rent investment holds strong and quality drives UK holiday lets

Savills highlight an active but cautious housing market, landlords exit rental market, average house sale takes 33 days

Monetary Policy Committee held Bank Rate at 3.75%, business confidence dropped in April, housing market shows resilience

April’s Economic Review – Bank of England holds interest rates, UK braced for biggest growth hit of major economies and UK retail sales rebound

This week: the latest Office for National Statistics inflation figures, the US State visit, IHT receipts continue to climb