Download IPFS The British pound ended the week with uneven performance against major currencies, as a flurry of economic data prompted traders and analysts to revise expectations for interest rate decisions from the Bank of England. Sterling posted modest gains against the United States dollar on Friday, trading at $1.3454,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A growing number of working-age Britons risk facing financial difficulty in retirement, with experts warning that future pensioners may be worse off than their parents unless urgent action is taken to improve long-term savings habits. According to charity organisation Age UK, individuals planning to retire around 2050 could[Read More…]

Download IPFS British consumer sentiment recorded its steepest quarterly decline in nearly three years, as growing concerns over job security and continued cost-of-living pressures weighed on households, according to a new survey from global consultancy Deloitte. Deloitte’s Consumer Confidence Index dropped by 2.6 percentage points to 10.4% in the second[Read More…]

Download IPFS Profit warnings from British retailers more than doubled in the second quarter of 2025, as consumer spending waned and operating costs climbed sharply. A new report from strategy consultancy EY-Parthenon paints a sobering picture for the retail sector, citing economic strain, policy changes, and geopolitical factors as key[Read More…]