UK Economy
The Unstable Foundation: How Britain’s Housing Crisis Became a Ticking Bomb for the Economy
The UK housing crisis is more than a social issue; it’s a systemic risk to the economy, banking sector, and future of investing. Can we fix it?
Royal Mail’s Pension Revolution: A Rocky Start for a Groundbreaking Model
The UK’s first CDC pension scheme, launched by Royal Mail, saw a 5% loss in its first six months, underperforming its benchmark. What does this mean?
An Economic Christmas Carol: Is a Bank of England Rate Cut the Ghost of Growth Yet to Come?
Will a Bank of England interest rate cut be the Christmas gift the UK economy needs? We analyze the impact on finance, investing, and the stock market.
Beyond the Billions: Deconstructing the UK’s £11.7bn Borrowing Surge and Its Ripple Effect on the Economy
The UK’s £11.7bn November borrowing was higher than expected, signaling fiscal challenges with deep implications for investors, the economy, and future policy.
The £800m Pension Puzzle: Why Are UK MPs Avoiding the Stock Market?
A deep dive into the UK MPs’ pension fund reveals a startlingly risk-averse strategy, with just 2% in stocks. Is it prudent or a costly mistake?
London’s Big Bet: Why the UK is Overhauling Financial Benchmark Rules
The UK is overhauling financial benchmark rules in a post-Brexit push for competitiveness, exempting most providers from strict EU-era regulations.
Beyond the Picket Line: The Staggering Economic Cost of the UK Doctors’ Strike
A new doctors’ strike is more than a health crisis; it’s a major economic event with deep implications for UK finance, investing, and economic stability.
The Unseen Fault Line: How a Tory Split Could Trigger the Next UK Market Shock
A potential split in the UK Conservative party could trigger a major market shock, impacting the economy, stock market, and investor confidence.
HS2: A Runaway Train on the UK’s Balance Sheet?
HS2 was meant to be a triumph of UK infrastructure, but spiraling costs have turned it into a cautionary tale for investors and the economy.
A Turning Tide? Unpacking the Bank of England’s Expected Interest Rate Cut and What It Means for Your Finances
Analysts expect the Bank of England to cut the Bank Rate from 4% to 3.75%, a move set to lower borrowing costs and impact the UK economy.
Brace for Impact: How a UK Interest Rate Cut Will Reshape Your Finances and the Economy
A UK interest rate cut will reshape your finances. Discover the deep impact on mortgages, savings, investments, the stock market, and the wider UK economy.
Inflation Cools Faster Than Expected: A Turning Point for the UK Economy?
UK inflation fell sharply to 3.9% in November, a two-year low, boosting hopes for interest rate cuts and impacting finance, investing, and the economy.