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Posts with Tag: UK economy

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns.

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Housing more affordable than a year ago, the Halifax says

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says high rates mean buying a home is still a stretch for many.

Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Big firm bosses' pay rose 16% as workers squeezed

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Analysis from the High Pay Centre suggests the average pay of a FTSE 100 boss was £3.91m last year.

A week of ups and downs in the UK economy

Posted on 19th Aug 2023

It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.

Retail sales drop in July as rain dampens demand

Posted on 18th Aug 2023

Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout.

UK faces ‘heightened recession risks’ as interest rates bite

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK economy is set to shrink between July and September and risks a downturn, a survey warns.

Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?

Housing more affordable than a year ago, the Halifax says

Posted on 23rd Aug 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says high rates mean buying a home is still a stretch for many.

Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Big firm bosses' pay rose 16% as workers squeezed

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Analysis from the High Pay Centre suggests the average pay of a FTSE 100 boss was £3.91m last year.

A week of ups and downs in the UK economy

Posted on 19th Aug 2023

It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.

Retail sales drop in July as rain dampens demand

Posted on 18th Aug 2023

Retail sales fell by 1.2% following the poor weather with clothing sales proving a washout.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Public borrowing below forecasts despite July rise

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Government borrowing rose to £4.3bn last month, but was lower than expectations.

Big firm bosses' pay rose 16% as workers squeezed

Posted on 22nd Aug 2023

Analysis from the High Pay Centre suggests the average pay of a FTSE 100 boss was £3.91m last year.

A week of ups and downs in the UK economy

Posted on 19th Aug 2023

It could be a while before the economy can regain its rhythm, recent data suggests.