Breaking Economic News
12 Mar
UK GDP falls less-than-expected 2.9% in Jan; Exports to EU plunge
Britain’s economy contracted by a less-than-expected 2. 9% in January as the third national lockdown came into force, official data revealed on Friday, while exports to the EU plunged 40. 7% in the first month after the Brexit deal was signed.
03 Mar
UK Budget: UK 2021 economic growth forecast cut to 4% - OBR
Economic growth forecasts for this year were cut to 4%, reflecting the impact of the latest national Covid-19 lockdown as Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled his budgetary plan for the UK's recovery from the pandemic.
03 Mar
UK Budget: Sunak announces eight new freeports
The government will create eight new English freeports, chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed in his budget on Wednesday.