Private sector continues to decline

The private sector has experienced a year of decline in the face of persisting economic challenges, according to the latest growth indicator from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). The three months leading up to December saw a marginal decrease in private...

Retail downturn persists

The latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) unveiled a continuing downturn in the retail industry. Sales volumes experienced a sharp decline for the eighth consecutive month, marking a challenging festive period for...

Overseas property register reaches 30,000

Over 30,000 overseas property owners have registered with the Register of Overseas Entities, a groundbreaking initiative launched at Companies House last year. The register, a world-first, mandates anonymous foreign owners of UK property to disclose their true...

Government borrowing surpasses expectations

Official figures released on Thursday (21 December) have revealed that Government borrowing in the UK exceeded expectations last month, partially driven by heightened benefits costs and increased interest payments. While the November figures are lower than those...

Inflation drops by more than expected in November

Inflation in the UK saw a more significant decline than anticipated in November, registering at 3.9%, down from October's 4.6%, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This represents the lowest year-on-year increase in the consumer price...