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1 day ago

Reeves speech had a giant hole: the sky-high cost of energy for industry | Nils Pratley

UK government's growth plan lacks sufficient action on high industrial energy costs, which threatens competitiveness and AI sector investment despite addressing trade, regional development, and planning reform.

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2 days ago

Rachel Reeves to call for rapid AI adoption and deeper ties with EU to boost growth business live

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline three growth opportunities for the UK: AI and innovation adoption, deeper EU ties, and regional development, positioning Britain as a future industry leader.

3 days ago

Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims to retain British tech firms and scientists domestically through £2.5bn investment in quantum computing and AI, while addressing potential economic challenges from Middle East tensions and energy supply concerns.

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

Growth lost momentum in the second half of 2025 as consumers, anxious about tax increases and rising unemployment, held back. There was hope, spurred on by various indicators, that they'd start 2026 with renewed vigour. But the official data, while volatile and prone to revision, suggested the economy stalled in January.

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UK economy stalls in January as growth fears mount amid Iran conflict

UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war

The UK economy showed zero growth in January, disappointing forecasts and following December's 0.1% growth, with the services sector stagnant and production declining.

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UK economy stalls in January as growth fears mount amid Iran conflict

UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war

The UK economy showed zero growth in January, disappointing forecasts and following December's 0.1% growth, with the services sector stagnant and production declining.

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UK economy flatlined in January before the Iran war oil shock hit - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain's economy stalled in January with zero GDP growth, raising recession concerns amid Middle East conflict and rising oil prices above $100 per barrel.

Bleak economic data shows UK plc in trouble well before the Middle East crisis

UK economy shows stagnant growth with zero GDP expansion in January, while construction and labour markets weaken amid geopolitical oil price pressures.

1 week ago

UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, official figures show

UK economy stalled in January with zero GDP growth as Middle East conflict drove oil prices above $100 per barrel, threatening inflation and delaying interest rate cuts.

1 week ago

Global turmoil to hit growth and push up inflation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK GDP growth remains weak at 1.0% in 2026, driven by services sector while construction and manufacturing contract, with business investment stalling and unemployment rising to 5.5%.

2 weeks ago

Economic growth is expected to slow to 1.1% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK economic growth projected at 1.1% requires government strategy prioritizing expansion while avoiding tax increases that could further stifle growth.

2 weeks ago

Britain's economic growth to be weakest in a century except for pandemic and WWII

Britain's economic growth this decade will be the weakest in a century outside pandemic and wartime periods, despite government focus on economic growth.

2 weeks ago

UK growth forecast downgraded as Chancellor warns of uncertain outlook - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 downgraded to 1.1% due to weakening momentum, but medium-term outlook strengthens with 1.6% projected for 2027-2028.

2 months ago

UK economy in surprise return to growth for November

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New blow for Reeves as Labour's anti-migration policies blamed for sluggish UK growth

Labour's anti-migration policies are reducing worker numbers, slowing productivity and UK economic growth, and contributing to higher projected inflation and unemployment.

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Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget

UK politics

Economic growth could be downgraded 'every year for the rest of this Parliament' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK politics

Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget

UK politics

Economic growth could be downgraded 'every year for the rest of this Parliament' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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4 months ago

Budget gossip and U-turns to blame for UK's weak growth, says ex-Bank chief economist

Budget speculation and leaks have directly weakened UK economic growth by reducing business and consumer spending.

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4 months ago

Oil price rises after Opec+ pauses oil output hikes amid glut fears business live

Looming tax rises and falling business investment will cap UK economic growth below 1% next year, while OPEC+ production pauses push oil prices higher.

5 months ago

Brexit impact on UK economy negative for foreseeable future,' Bailey warns

Brexit will negatively impact the UK's economic growth for the foreseeable future, though trade adjustments may restore partial balance over the longer term.

5 months ago

UK economy grew slightly in August ahead of key Budget

UK economy grew 0.1% in August driven by manufacturing while services were flat; July revised to -0.1%; Budget tax rises likely to meet borrowing rules.