uk economy

4 min read 2021-12-15 15:52:51

UK inflation soared to its highest level in a decade in November, piling pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates

Prices at UK gas stations have surged.Solstock/Getty Images UK inflation rose 5.1% in the year to November, the biggest jump since September 2011,

6 min read 2021-11-29 22:25:30

From the 1st of January 2021, the New Protocol (NP) on Northern Ireland (NI) plays a fundamental role in regulating NI’s trade with the European

1 min read 2021-11-25 14:19:21

The British Labour Party leader (for now) Keir Starmer gave a – Keynote Speech – to the Annual Conference of the Confederation of British

1 min read 2021-11-15 09:26:01

I have finally been able to read the latest fiscal statement – Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 – from the H.M. Treasury, which was

1 min read 2021-10-13 09:50:39

It’s Wednesday and my blog-lite day or so it seems. Today I briefly discuss the proposition that the British government can run short of sterling.

1 min read 2021-10-12 12:36:44

I learned long ago that when you consult a surgeon the recommendation will be surgery. After about 10 or more knee operations (both legs) as a result

1 min read 2021-10-05 14:06:21

At present, Britain is still in the throes of a global pandemic that has devastated the nation. Last week, at Brighton, the key economic

1 min read 2021-09-24 17:54:37

Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) Exchange Rate Rangebound amid Uncertainty on Both Sides The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate is wavering in a narrow range

1 min read 2021-08-05 17:00:00

Back in 2018, I wrote a blog entry about ‘Burgernomics’ and the ‘Big Mac Index’. This blog is still available

1 min read 2021-06-16 16:30:45

New analysis published today by the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI) argues that the UK government’s approach to prioritising local areas for

5 min read 2021-03-23 17:00:11

One year on from the first coronavirus lockdown, there have been seismic changes not only in our daily lives but also in the policy landscape. It is

3 min read 2021-03-23 15:44:15

The UK is looking ahead to reopening thanks to a rapid vaccine rollout Leon Neal/Getty Images The jobless rate dropped to 5% in the three months

2 min read 2021-03-23 15:44:15

The UK is looking ahead to reopening thanks to a rapid vaccine rollout Leon Neal/Getty Images The jobless rate dropped to 5% in the three months

2 min read 2021-03-23 15:44:15

The UK is looking ahead to reopening thanks to a rapid vaccine rollout Leon Neal/Getty Images The jobless rate dropped to 5% in the three months

2 min read 2021-03-23 15:44:15

The UK is looking ahead to reopening thanks to a rapid vaccine rollout Leon Neal/Getty Images The jobless rate dropped to 5% in the three months