ECONOMY Economy grows by 0.3% in November Financial Times BBC News City AM The Guardian The I The Daily Telegraph The Times The UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, marking the fastest growth since the 0.4% recorded in April. Analysts had been expecting monthly GDP...

OUTLOOK Firms urged to keep focus local City AM A new report from SEC Newgate UK suggests British businesses should focus more on local production, supply chains, and ownership while reducing emphasis on DEI hiring targets, reflecting a public preference for...

OUTLOOK Business confidence hits three-year low Daily Mail The Times Business confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest level in three years, according to the ICAEW. The organisation's Business Confidence Monitor index fell to minus 11.1 in Q4 2025, meaning it...

FINANCING Backbenchers call for lending boost The Guardian Senior Labour backbenchers have introduced a Bill that would force banks to increase affordable lending to small businesses and low-income areas. Gareth Thomas, who tabled the Bill, said: "We need to unlock...

TAX UK to court wealthy investors after non-dom exodus The Sunday Times Civil servants are discussing strategies to attract wealthy investors to the UK after an exodus of high-net-worth individuals spooked by the abolition of non-domiciled tax status. Business...

OUTLOOK Financial services hit by confidence slump City AM Financial services in the UK are experiencing a significant downturn, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Business volumes fell from -36% to -38% in late 2025, reflecting declining...

OUTLOOK UK entrepreneurs lose faith City AM Confidence among UK entrepreneurs has sharply declined, with only 17% advising young people to start businesses in the country. A survey by Whitestone Insight for the Jobs Foundation revealed that 78% of family business...

OUTLOOK IPO market revival stalls as returns dwindle City AM The average return for new entrants to the London stock market was -3.3% in 2025, when the firm's debut prices were compared with year-end market closes. This marks a steep decline on the previous year's...

TAX Workers refuse promotions to avoid tax trap The Daily Telegraph Research for the Telegraph shows that a number of high-paid workers are turning down promotions, cutting hours or donating to charity to avoid the UK’s £100,000 tax threshold. The analysis saw 43% of...

OUTLOOK Zombie firm apocalypse could boost productivity The Guardian The Resolution Foundation says 2026 could be a turning point for the UK economy after years of weak productivity growth, but warns this transition may involve increased business failures and...