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Britain’s labour market just earned a distinction nobody wanted. UK unemployment climbed 0.8 percentage points to…
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Britain’s labour market just earned a distinction nobody wanted. UK unemployment climbed 0.8 percentage points to…

Forget the signing bonus. When it comes to attracting top tech talent in the UK, hybrid…

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The UK economy’s worst nightmare is knocking on the door. In March 2026, UK stagflation risks…

Talk about whiplash. Just three weeks ago, traders were betting on three Bank of England interest…

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UK business confidence has crashed to a record low. The Institute of Directors’ latest survey shows…

The Office for National Statistics confirmed today that the UK economy grew 1.4% in 2025, nudging…

UK mortgage approvals are finally breathing again. After January’s two-year low of 60,200 house purchase approvals,…

The UK property market’s hitting a rough patch. Buyer enquiries have plummeted 13% year-on-year in March,…


