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UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war
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Oxford Economics Warns of 15% UK GDP Reduction by 2060 Due to Zero Net Migration

Oxford Economics Warns of 15% UK GDP Reduction by 2060 Due to Zero Net Migration

A report by Oxford Economics has projected that a scenario of zero net migration could lead to a 15% reduction in the United Kingdom's GDP by 2060. The study highlights the potential economic impact of stringent immigration policies, which have been a subject of political debate in the UK. The report outlines two scenarios: one with zero net migration starting from 2026, and another with higher migration flows as per current Office for National Statistics forecasts. The zero migration scenario could limit GDP growth to an annual average of 0.9%, significantly affecting public finances and necessitating policy changes such as increasing labor force participation among older individuals or raising the retirement age.
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UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

UK pay awards rise in Q1 but April hints at softness, Brightmine says

April 22 (Reuters) - British employers offered slightly higher pay deals in the first quarter of 2026 but early signs of softness emerged in April, a key month for wage settlements, a survey from human resources data publisher Brightmine showed on Wednesday.
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UK State Pension Triple Lock Faces Uncertainty Amid Migration Concerns

UK State Pension Triple Lock Faces Uncertainty Amid Migration Concerns

The UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing scrutiny over the sustainability of the state pension's 'Triple Lock' system, which guarantees annual increases based on inflation, wage growth, or a minimum of 2.5%. Concerns have been raised by Oxford Economics' chief UK economist, Andrew Goodwin, who argues that the system is becoming unaffordable, particularly if net migration decreases. The Triple Lock, introduced in 2010, is designed to protect pensioners' income but is now seen as a potential financial burden due to its cost being linked to inflation volatility.
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Burgess Hodgson Acquires Wandsworth Consulting to Expand Advisory Services

Burgess Hodgson Acquires Wandsworth Consulting to Expand Advisory Services

Burgess Hodgson Acquires Wandsworth Consulting to Expand Advisory Services
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Rising Shoplifting Incidents in England and Wales Highlight Retail Crime Concerns

Rising Shoplifting Incidents in England and Wales Highlight Retail Crime Concerns

Shoplifting incidents in England and Wales have increased by 5% from September 2024 to September 2025, totaling 519,381 offences, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) Crime report. Additionally, consumer and retail fraud saw a significant rise of 49% during the same period. The data, analyzed by the Liberal Democrats, shows a substantial increase in thefts reported to police, from 228,128 in 2020-21 to 530,457 in 2024-25. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) reported that over 14 million people in the UK witnessed violence or abuse against retail workers in the past year. Retailers like M&S have called for stronger police responses to combat the rising scale and severity of retail crime, emphasizing the routine nature of abuse, violence, and organized theft on high streets.
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UK consumers, worried about Iran war, turn most downbeat since 2023

UK consumers, worried about Iran war, turn most downbeat since 2023

April 23 (Reuters) - British consumer morale slid this month to its lowest since October 2023 as households ramped up their expectations for price rises, according to a survey on Thursday that added to signs of economic fallout from the Iran war.
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UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity

UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity

UK Unemployment Rate Falls as Fewer Students Seek Jobs, Raising Economic Inactivity
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Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

Morning Bid: Indefinite ceasefire, markets unbothered

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee An indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East that may or may not be agreed by all parties but is mostly expected by markets is likely to leave April's risk momentum intact, allowing investors to focus instead on corporate
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NatWest Expands Financial Literacy Program to Include Investing Skills

NatWest Expands Financial Literacy Program to Include Investing Skills

NatWest Expands Financial Literacy Program to Include Investing Skills
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BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

BoE to hold interest rates through 2026 despite inflation threat: Reuters poll

By Devayani Sathyan April 21 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will hold interest rates steady next week and likely through the rest of the year, according to a Reuters poll of economists, who broadly stuck to the same steady policy views as last month but revised up their inflation outlook.
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Lloyds pilots AI investment guidance tool as UK regulator studies impact

Lloyds pilots AI investment guidance tool as UK regulator studies impact

By Phoebe Seers LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group  has become the first UK lender to introduce an artificial intelligence tool to help customers make investment decisions, even as AI's impact on the tightly regulated financial advice industry comes under scrutiny.