Office for National Statistics Economic Data and Reports
BSP may extend rate hikes as inflation stays above target, BofA says
With Philippine inflation accelerating further in September, expectations are rising that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas could keep tightening policy despite weak economic growth. Bank of America ...
Bank of England's PRA proposes automatic increases for 128 regulatory thresholds
UK financial regulation is set for a structural change as the Prudential Regulation Authority moves to link more than 100 supervisory thresholds to nominal gross domestic product. The plan would ...
UK weighs Manchester City case against broader UAE investment ties
The UK is facing pressure over whether a ruling against Manchester City could affect future capital flows from the United Arab Emirates. The issue comes as the government seeks funding for ...
UK Conservatives pledge to scrap childcare tax cliff edge for higher earners
Britain's opposition Conservatives are pledging to remove a childcare-related tax cliff edge that leaves some families worse off when one parent earns more than £100,000. Kemi Badenoch is ...
Bank of England expands community forum outreach across UK
The Bank of England is continuing its Community Forums across the UK as part of its outreach to charities and community organisations. The programme is designed to bring views on issues such as ...
UK minister pushes break with Westminster norms amid economic pressure
Pressure on UK policymakers is intensifying as economic challenges continue to shape the political debate in Westminster. Kemi Badenoch says she is rejecting established political conventions, ...
Great Places Housing Group cut to A- as leverage rises
Great Places Housing Group faces a lower credit rating as borrowing linked to development spending and investment in existing homes keeps leverage elevated. The Stable Outlook indicates Fitch ...
UK report backs government workplace support for neurodivergent staff
With UK employers under pressure to widen labour market participation, an independent review says tailored support helps neurodivergent people succeed at work. The findings also link stronger ...
Cardiff auto receivables securitisation 2026-1 receives expected Fitch ratings
A new UK auto loan securitisation backed by receivables from borrowers in England and Wales is moving toward issuance with expected ratings across seven note classes. The deal, originated by Black ...
Home REIT faces investor lawsuit in UK over alleged misstatements
A legal challenge is intensifying around Home REIT as more than 800 investors pursue claims over how the social housing company described its income security, financial position and social impact. ...
UK banks slide as gilt yield surge fuels budget tax fears
British bank shares are falling sharply as 30-year government borrowing costs climb to their highest level since 1998 and concerns deepen over the country's fiscal outlook. The sell-off ...
UK starts household electricity VAT cut to curb winter energy costs
Britain is cutting VAT on household electricity bills from today as it seeks to ease cost-of-living pressure ahead of winter. The government says the move keeps the Energy Price Cap £45 a year ...
Bank of England says AI may reshape UK jobs and wages as business impact remains uncertain
Artificial intelligence is starting to alter how businesses think about work, skills and hiring across the UK, even as its overall labour market effect remains unclear. Survey evidence so far ...
UK education providers face new DfE funding and data compliance actions
Funding administration and data assurance deadlines are moving to the forefront for academies, local authorities and further education providers as the new academic and financial cycles progress. ...
London stocks rise on stronger UK GDP, FTSE 100 set for worst month since March
UK equities edge higher in Wednesday trading after revised economic data shows the economy expands faster than previously estimated in the second quarter. The gains remain constrained as ...
Bank of England survey flags higher perceived financial shock risk in UK
Market participants in the Bank of England's latest systemic risk survey remain broadly confident in the stability of the UK financial system over the next three years. At the same time, the 2026 ...
UK banking sector capital ratios hold steady in 2026 Q2
Capital levels in the UK banking sector remain firm in the second quarter of 2026 as lenders absorb a modest rise in risk-weighted assets. Common Equity Tier 1 capital increases to £470 billion ...
UK business confidence falls to 17-month low as Lloyds survey shows economic outlook weakening
British business confidence weakens in September to its lowest level since April 2025 as companies grow more cautious about demand, activity and the wider economy. The downturn comes as higher ...
BoE policymaker questions single rate hike strategy in UK inflation debate
The Bank of England is weighing how to contain inflation while avoiding signals that could unsettle financial markets. Alan Taylor says a one-off rate increase may be hard to deliver in practice ...
BoE wage survey seen as key to UK rate outlook
Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor says a January survey of companies' 2027 wage expectations will be central to his assessment of whether higher interest rates are needed. The signal is ...
UK launches Great British Grid to speed power connections and cut energy costs
Britain is stepping up efforts to expand and modernise its electricity network as demand from households, businesses and new clean power projects continues to rise. The new Great British Grid is ...
