Ah, the UK economy, often the stuff of economic fairy tales, filled with promises of growth and prosperity. But, as the latest figures reveal, April was not a month for any such happy endings. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was as flat as a pancake in...Read More

Today, official data revealed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in the 12 months to April 2024, a notable drop from the 3.2% increase seen in March. This figure, though lower than the previous month, is slightly above the 2.1% predicted by economists. While progress has been made, it’s not quite enough...Read More

As the UK grapples with its economic adjustments, recent inflation data suggests that the Bank of England (BoE) might have to delay its anticipated rate cuts, potentially pushing them back to later this year or even into the third quarter. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures indicate a persistence of higher-than-expected inflation rates, raising...Read More