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Brexit remains the elephant in the room for U.K. companies in 2018 but, with inflation now set to abate, economists see scope for a pickup in growth.

January 8,2018

Construction sector grows

Mid-week data out of the U.K. confirms the construction sector continues to grow, but the headline figure released by IHS Markit and the CIPS disappointed at expectations.

January 3,2018

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Spending by tourists visiting the UK has surged at its fastest rate in seven years, according to recent data from the Office of National Statistics(ONS).

December 27,2017

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The UK economy grew by a modest 0.4% in the recent quarter, tourist spending surged and the current account deficit narrowed but the 2018 outlook remains uncertain.

December 27,2017

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Oil prices are up after inventories slumped last week, however, traders expecting a breakout will need to wait for further bullish confirmation.

December 21,2017

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Ever since the start of the great depression productivity in the UK has been slowing in an unprecedented decline not seen since late Victorian times, says a recent report from a leading ONS economist specifically tackling the subject.

December 12,2017

The industrial sector took a pause from its summer expansion in October, but remains in rude health and is expected to add to fourth-quarter growth.

December 8,2017

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