Download IPFS Persistent inflation remains a central barrier to the UK property market’s full recovery, despite an improving economic outlook and stronger transactional activity. With the Bank of England’s next interest rate decision scheduled for 7 August, there is cautious optimism that a reduction in the Bank Rate could support[Read More…]

Download IPFS A windfall tax on the UK’s largest banks could generate over £11 billion for the Treasury, according to a new report by monetary reform think tank Positive Money. The proposal targets the exceptional profits posted by the so-called “Big Four,” Barclays, NatWest, Lloyds Banking Group and HSBC, following[Read More…]

Download IPFS Food inflation in the United Kingdom is expected to rise to 6% by the end of 2025, posing a significant strain on household budgets during the lead-up to Christmas, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The warning follows a new survey indicating widespread concern among retail finance[Read More…]

Download IPFS Bristol has been ranked the eighth most expensive city globally for new building construction, surpassing major cities such as Dublin, Hong Kong, Manchester, Birmingham, and Los Angeles. The data, compiled by Dutch consultancy Arcadis in its annual global construction index, places Geneva at the top of the list,[Read More…]