The UK’s trade deficit remains a notable thorn in the side of UK economy and the British Pound. News that it has narrowed will be welcomed by policy-makers.
December 9,2016
Raising stamp duty on prime properties sees Exchequer miss out on ~0.5BN Pounds in lost revenue as sectoral activity dips.
December 7,2016
Services PMI data released on Monday November 5 caps the strong start to the month for UK Economy and ensures 2016 will end on a positive note.
December 6,2016
Surprise rise in business investment seen as another major blow to Brexit doomsayers.
November 25,2016
The Bank of England may raise the value if deposits protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme to 85K.
November 25,2016
Skipton International reports an 80% increase in buy-to-let mortgage applications from British expats looking to leverage their foreign earnings with a weaker Pound.
November 16,2016
Germany’s increasing reliance on the UK for a large share of its export book has meant that the 10% fall in the Pound has reduced demand for more expensive German imports.
November 17,2016
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