16 h. ago Consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

The number of people feeling that the economy is worsening has increased to 62%, up from 43% at the start of the year, KPMG found.

Politics

30 h. ago Hopes of growth among London small businesses falls to lowest level since the pandemic

Fears of what the Budget might bring in November appears to be depressing confidence says survey

Events

1 week ago Alcohol deaths fall to lowest level since 2019 but remain ‘appallingly high’

The data from National Records of Scotland show there were 1,185 alcohol specific deaths in 2024 – which was down 7% from the previous year, meaning there were 92 fewer deaths

Events

1 week ago Blow for Reeves as business output slows sharply in September

Economists warn of “litany of worrying news” as PMI survey reading falls to lowest level for five months

Politics

2 w. ago Consumer confidence records ‘sharp slide’ in expectations for general economy

GfK's long-running Consumer Confidence Index dropped two points to minus 19 this month, with all measures down in comparison to last month.

Politics

2 w. ago Wage growth falls to lowest since 2022 as jobs market continues to falter

The Office for National Statistics said regular wage growth, excluding bonuses, dropped to 4.8% in the three months to July.

Politics

3 w. ago Fewer Londoners leave the capital amid low house price growth and return to office mandates

The number of Londoners buying homes outside the capital has fallen to its lowest level since 2013.

Society