UK House Prices Slip, Manufacturing Contracts, and Refugee Family Reunions Paused
UK house prices fall unexpectedly, manufacturing contracts for 11th month, and refugee family reunion applications paused—economic pressure mounts.
UK Debt Pressures Spark IMF Bailout Fears – But Economists Say Rescue Is Unlikely
UK debt interest has soared to £111bn, fuelling headlines of an IMF bailout repeat. Experts say history is a warning but a 1976-style rescue is still unlikely.
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.
New 2025 Inheritance Tax Rules: How They Could Affect Your Home, Pension, and Gifts
The UK government is weighing inheritance tax reforms ahead of the autumn Budget, including caps on gifts, pension taxation, and reduced reliefs for farms and businesses.
UK Faces Twin Financial Crises: Budget Black Hole and Global Trade Pressures Undermine Fiscal Stability
The UK faces a £51 billion budget shortfall, rising tax pressures, and director departures amid non-dom rule changes. Global trade tensions and US tariffs threaten further disruption to growth and public finances.
UK Faces Treasury Black Hole of Up to 51 Billion Ahead of Autumn Budget
The UK faces a potential Treasury deficit of up to £51 billion, with the Chancellor under pressure to raise taxes or cut spending in the Autumn Budget. Economists warn there is no easy path forward.
Bank of England Expected to Cut Rates Again Amid Economic Slowdown
The Bank of England is set to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4.00% next week, aiming to counter slowing inflation and rising unemployment. Analysts expect more cuts by year-end
UK Inflation Surge Forces Rethink on Bank of England Rate Cuts
By Fidelis News | 18 July 2025 | UK News – Economy Wall Street’s biggest banks have pulled back from expectations of a September interest rate cut by the Bank of England, following the release of stronger-than-expected UK inflation data this week. The decision comes amid persistent consumer price inflation (CPI) and a labour market…
“Junk Bond” Warning: UK Regions Still Struggling to Attract Investment Outside London
Many UK regions outside London are viewed as “junk bond” level by investors, according to new research. Experts call for local banking reform to boost regional growth.