UK GDP Surpasses Expectations in Q2, But Risks Loom Ahead
UK Q2 GDP growth of 0.3% beats forecasts with strong services and construction performance, but weak investment, inflation, and global risks cast a shadow.
UK Statistics Authority Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid Data Crisis
The UK’s statistics watchdog is facing a leadership shake-up after a series of data blunders undermined public trust. New ONS head Darren Tierney has pledged rapid reforms to restore accuracy and transparency.