Investors Worldwide Always Ask Andy Street Two Key Questions About Birmingham Thursday, March 19, 2026 birmingham investment finance council binsstrike economy development leadership prosperuk hs2 Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has acknowledged the contrasting views about Birmingham’s future amid recent challenges that have strained the city’s reputation. Despite facing a severe financial crisis within the city … Read More
Barclays Warns 20 Million UK Customers Amid Rising Economic Uncertainty Thursday, March 12, 2026 barclays economy inflation consumerconfidence middleeast energycosts spending travel fuelprices savings Barclays has issued a cautionary notice to its 20 million UK customers following the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. According to new Barclays research, consumer confidence has taken a significant hit not … Read More
UK Inflation Set to Exceed 2% Target, Potentially Reaching 3% by Year-End Tuesday, March 10, 2026 inflation uk economy energy obr oil gas prices costofliving ofgem The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has issued a warning that UK inflation may surpass the government’s 2% target and approach 3% by the end of 2026. This projection hinges on fluctuations in oil and gas prices, … Read More
One Million More State Pensioners Face Tax Bills After Rachel Reeves’ Threshold Freeze Wednesday, March 4, 2026 pensioners tax statepension income hmrc budget economy rachelreeves obr inflation A growing number of retirees are expected to pay income tax on their Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension, following Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to freeze the income tax threshold. The … Read More
Drivers Urged to Visit Petrol Stations at Night Amid Rising Prices from Middle East Conflict Tuesday, March 3, 2026 petrol fuel oil prices middleeast iran conflict economy transportation energy sport Amid escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East, drivers are being urged to visit petrol stations during the cooler parts of the day, particularly on Tuesday night, to get the best value for their fuel. William … Read More
Rachel Reeves to Deliver a Straightforward Spring Statement Sunday, March 1, 2026 springstatement rachelreeves chancellor economy inflation costofliving budget obr fiscalpolicy government Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the Spring Statement to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon, expected to be a straightforward and focused economic update. The Chancellor will present the latest forecasts from the Office for … Read More