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This week’s News in Review: ONS data indicates zero monthly UK growth, oil price fluctuations and housing market news
February’s Economic Review – economy shows tentative rebound as inflation cools, markets rally and public finances improve
This week’s News in Review focuses on the Chancellor’s 3 March Spring Forecast, including the latest OBR predictions
CPI fell to its lowest level since last March, retail sales rose by 1.8% in January, US threatens global tariffs of 15%
February optimum month for house sales, Warm Homes Plan launched, and ministers discuss housing progress
High demand for office space in England, London offices update, the (in)efficiency of commercial buildings, Scottish market check
UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q4 2025, UK leads G7 inflation and UK unemployment rate nears five-year high
Bank Rate has been retained at 3.75%, average houses prices surpass £300,000 and the UK services sector strengthens.
This week’s News in Review looks at Keir Starmer’s successful visit to China, the government U-turn on business rates for pubs and music venues and a new consultation into a new Lifetime ISA.
In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience