Debt soars in the UK for listed companies 21st August 2019. According to the latest Link Group UK plc Debt Monitor, debt soars for UK listed companies (UK Plc). UK plc borrowing rose for the eighth consecutive year in 2018/19,

Financial optimism index points to fragility in consumer confidence. 20th August 2019 A key index into household financial confidence points to a fragility in consumer confidence. The IHS Markit’s monthly household finance index has dipped to a three-month low, falling

Think Tank suggests raising the state pension age to boost the economy. 19th August 2019. The Centre for Social Justice think tank has suggested that the state pension age should be raised to 75 within the next 16 years to

Relief as shoppers boost growth. 16th August 2019. Shoppers boost growth to provide much needed relief for the retail sector and show that the UK consumer is capable of shaking off recession fears and worries about a no deal brexit.

Inflation defies slowdown forecast to hit 2.1% 15th August 2019. Inflation in Britain accelerated to 2.1% in July, driven by rises in the prices of computer games, toys, hotel rooms, clothing and shoes. Economists had expected annual inflation to drop