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UK activity drops to lowest in a year as business gives ‘thumbs down’ to Budget
Elias Hilmer, Assistant Economist
Financial Times
British retail sales dip more than forecast in October
Ashley Webb, UK Economist
Financial Times
Public sector pay fuels unexpected rise in government borrowing
Alex Kerr, UK Economist
The Times
UK government borrowing for October exceeds forecasts at £17.4bn
Alex Kerr, UK Economist
Financial Times
UK inflation rises to 2.3%, increasing pressure to delay interest rate cut
Ruth Gregory, Deputy Chief UK Economist
The Guardian
UK inflation accelerates sharply to 2.3% in October
Ruth Gregory, Deputy Chief UK Economist
Financial Times
Trump tariffs — and possible exemptions — could provide opportunities for Britain
Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist
CNBC
Doubts mount over Britain’s ambitious growth plans — with warnings of further tax rises possible
Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist
CNBC
UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls
Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist
Financial Times
Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians
Paul Dales, Chief UK Economist
Financial Times