Economic recovery
Omicron likely to slow UK bounceback from Covid shock to economy
Analysis: after a V-shaped recession, variant’s impact will put the brakes on – with a double whammy due in April
Larry Elliott Economics editor
14, Jan, 2022 @10:05 AM
Britain’s stalling economy blamed on inflation and product shortages
Last quarter survey of 2021 shows firms worried about raised interest rates, and cash flow and debt issues, prior to plan B Covid rules
Phillip Inman
05, Jan, 2022 @10:30 PM
Rising inflation spooks Bank of England rate-setters into taking action
Analysis: on this occasion the MPC has decided the threat of inflation becoming embedded is greater than the risk to growth
Larry Elliott Economics editor
16, Dec, 2021 @1:35 PM
Prospect of pre-Christmas interest rate rise recedes as UK recovery stutters
October GDP increase of only 0.1% weaker than expected, with number of people dining out falling
Larry Elliott Economics editor
10, Dec, 2021 @4:23 PM
UK economy risks heading into reverse unless Rishi Sunak offers more help
Analysis: growth was weakening before Omicron emerged to put more pressure on businesses and homes
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
10, Dec, 2021 @11:13 AM
CBI revises next year’s economic growth forecast down to 5.1%
Accountant KPMG is even gloomier, predicting 2.6% growth if social distancing rules are imposed
Larry Elliott and Rob Davies
06, Dec, 2021 @12:01 AM
UK businesses pushed to raise prices amid record jump in costs
Analysts say reports of high demand and jobs growth could give green light for interest rate increase
Phillip Inman
23, Nov, 2021 @11:55 AM
UK workforce shrinks after sharp rise in people choosing to leave work
Resolution Foundation says more than half a million more people are now economically inactive
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
23, Nov, 2021 @12:01 AM
Consumers will keep saving rather than go on Christmas spree, say economists
Wealthier households likely to wait for better economic outlook before increasing spending, suggests IFS
Phillip Inman
12, Nov, 2021 @5:56 PM
UK economic recovery slows sharply as GDP grows by 1.3%
Surging infection rates, the ‘pingdemic’, rising prices and supply constraints put the brakes on growth
Larry Elliott Economics editor
11, Nov, 2021 @7:39 AM
UK plc risks long-term stagnation and rising destitution, warns top thinktank
NIESR blames deepening malaise on economic mismanagement since 2008 amid criticism for BoE and Brexit
Phillip Inman
09, Nov, 2021 @5:33 PM
Bank of England keeps UK interest rates on hold at 0.1%
City wrongfooted after committee decides to hold rate despite forecast of 5% inflation by spring
Larry Elliott Economics editor
04, Nov, 2021 @12:05 PM
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