OUTLOOK London remains top global financial hub The Times London has maintained its status as the leading global financial centre, according to the City of London Corporation's latest report. The city scored 57, down from 58 last year, based on five categories:...

TAX Chancellor attempts to reassure on tax stability Daily Mail Rachel Reeves has attempted to reassure business leaders in Davos by saying that no further tax increases are anticipated to support public finances. She said: "We will not need to do more on that front."...

OUTLOOK UK investment appeal remains strong, for now City AM Daily Mail The Times The UK has maintained its position as the second-most attractive destination for international investment, according to PwC's latest survey. Both Germany and India now share this...

ECONOMY Outlook for the UK economy this year is poor The Daily Telegraph The UK economy is projected to grow by only 1% this year, primarily driven by public sector output, which is expected to rise by over 3%. Writing in the Telegraph, Roger Bootle, senior...

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...