economy
Britain May Be Emerging From Its Productivity Slump, and AI Is Only Part of the Story
New payroll-based estimates suggest UK productivity has grown around 1.1% a year since late 2024, with gains broader than AI alone.
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Economy
Macroeconomic analysis for the UK — Bank Rate, inflation and growth — translated into what it actually changes for founders, executives and investors.
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.
economy
UK Retail Sales Slip in July, but the Three-Month Trend Still Looks Healthy
UK retail sales fell 0.5% in July after a World Cup and weather-led June surge, but the broader three-month trend remained positive.
economy
UK Business Investment Is Moving Again, and Hardware Is Leading
UK business investment rose 1.7% in Q2 2026, with ICT, machinery and hardware helping drive a broader recovery in capital spending.
economy
Bank of England Rate Decisions and Their Ripple Effect on UK Tech Funding
The Bank of England has held rates at 3.75% since December 2025. Here's how that's shaping venture funding conditions for UK tech companies.
economy
Britain's Industrial Strategy Is Moving From Policy Paper to Investment Test
One year into Britain's industrial strategy, the focus is shifting from policy commitments to whether high-growth sectors can attract sustained investment.
economy
Bank of England Holds at 3.75% as Two Policymakers Push for a Rate Hike
The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in June, but two policymakers voted for a hike as energy risks complicate the UK outlook.
economy
UK Economy Contracts 0.1% in April, but the Tech Sector Keeps Growing
UK GDP fell 0.1% in April 2026, but technology and information services continued to expand as the wider economy lost momentum.