The UK economy grew by 1.3% overall last year, up from 1.1% in 2024, figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Rolling coverage of the UK’s new GDP report, showing growth of just 0.1% in October-December and 1.3% across 2025 UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026 ...

Record public finances accompany stronger retail sales and business activity but some analysts express caution ...

The UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in August, Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures have shown, with a struggling construction sector in the month weighing down on output across the UK. The ...

The UK economy grew more than expected in November last year but remained “fundamentally weak”, official data has shown, reflecting businesses’ nerves about Rachel Reeves’ Budget measures. New Office ...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strengthened his oversight of Britain’s economic policy by forming a new board of key figures from 10 Downing Street and the Treasury, tasked with boosting growth ...

The next phase of UK innovation will be driven by deep tech, life sciences and infrastructure-heavy businesses, says Emily ...

The Bank of England’s (BoE) MPC has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% The MPC last met on 6 November when it held rates at 4% The market was widely expecting the MPC to lower interest rates ...

Good morning, and welcome to live coverage of today’s UK interest rate meeting at the Bank of England. Experts overwhelmingly expect the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to hold rates at 3.75% today.