economy
Britain's £1.8bn July Deficit Leaves the Autumn Budget With Less Room for Error
The UK unexpectedly borrowed £1.8bn in July, while public debt remained close to £3tn ahead of the government's October Budget.
Author
Laura Bennett
Economist, Contributor and Author, British Business Review
Laura Bennett is an economist and contributing author at British Business Review, writing on UK monetary policy, business regulation, and the economic forces shaping British tech and industry. Her work focuses on translating policy and macroeconomic shifts into practical implications for founders, executives, and investors operating in the UK market.
Her reporting leans on primary material — Bank of England policy summaries, Companies House and CMA publications, and regulator guidance — rather than secondary commentary, and her regulation pieces carry a visible last-updated date because the underlying rules change frequently.
Articles by Laura Bennett
consulting
The Big Four's AI Trust Problem: What the Reporting Scandals Mean for UK Clients
Several Big Four consultants have been caught leaning on AI for client reports. Here's what UK businesses buying advisory services need to check before they sign.
consulting
The Billable Hour Is Breaking: How UK Consulting Firms Are Repricing Around AI Outcomes
AI-assisted delivery is breaking the hourly billing model. How UK consulting firms are repricing engagements around outcomes instead of time.
consulting
London Named World's "Most Intelligent City": What BCG's AI Benchmark Means for UK Consulting Demand
BCG's AI benchmark just ranked London the world's most intelligent city. What that says — and doesn't say — about UK AI consulting demand.
regulation
Companies House Reform: The New Verification Rules Every UK Founder Needs to Know
Every UK director and PSC now has to verify their identity with Companies House. Here's the timeline, the process, and what happens if you miss it.
regulation
UK Government's AI Regulation Roadmap: What It Means for Business
The UK still has no AI Act. Here's what the sector-by-sector approach actually requires of businesses using AI in 2026.
regulation
CMA Turns Up Pressure on Microsoft's UK Software Ecosystem
The CMA is examining whether Microsoft's business software ecosystem limits switching and competition for UK customers.