UK economy: Survey suggests growth is slowing ahead of July general election May 23, 2024 The performance of the UK economy is likely to be central to the election campaign.
UK construction activity recovers despite housebuilding struggles May 7, 2024 Of all the sub-sectors, activity in the commercial sector increased at the fastest pace with a score of 53.9.
UK manufacturing slips back into contraction amid Red Sea disruption fears May 1, 2024 The survey confirms that the manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction after March's slight uptick. Prior to March manufacturing had been in contraction since July 2022.
Strong services sector helps UK economy continue to ‘gain momentum’, but inflationary fears mount April 23, 2024 Although the manufacturing sector recorded a marginal decline in activity in April, output from the services sector climbed for the sixth consecutive month.
UK services sector continues to grow driving fears of ‘sticky’ inflation April 4, 2024 Firms in the service sector noted that economic conditions were slowly improving, but flagged household incomes remained constrained due to higher interest rates.
UK economy ahead of rivals as prospects for 2024 look rosy April 4, 2024 The UK economy has made a stronger start to the year than advanced economies around the globe, according to a closely watched survey.
‘Recovered from doldrums’: UK manufacturing returns to growth for first time since July 2022 April 2, 2024 Output and new orders for manufacturing firms increased for the first time in a year helping business optimism about the year ahead to hit an 11-month high.
UK economy sees another ‘robust expansion’ in March as manufacturing sector improves March 21, 2024 The recovery of the UK economy looks set to roll on as business activity continued expanding in March, a closely watch survey suggests.
Hopes of lower interest rates fuel construction sector optimism amid housebuilding resurgence March 6, 2024 The overall construction PMI rose to 49.7, up from 48.8 in January, its highest level since August 2023 and only marginally below the neutral 50-mark.