Economy
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Economy ONS Reports Sharp Rise in UK Raw Material Costs to 5.4% in Year to March 2026
Official data shows UK producer input prices accelerated to 5.4% annual growth in March 2026, with factory gate prices up 2.6%, signalling…
22 April 2026 -
Economy UK Inflation Rises to 3.3% in March 2026 as Cost Pressures Mount
Official figures from the ONS show consumer prices accelerated beyond the Bank of England’s target, signalling continued economic pressures…
22 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Expands AI Lab with NVIDIA Partnership to Support Next Wave of Fintech Innovation
Jessica Rusu announces enhanced AI testing facilities and new firms entering live trials as regulator marks decade of innovation support…
21 April 2026 -
Economy UK Job Vacancies Drop to 711,000 as Labour Market Continues to Cool
Office for National Statistics figures show job vacancies continue to decline, with Kent’s key sectors feeling the pinch. Job seekers…
21 April 2026 -
Economy UK Employment Falls Again as Latest ONS Figures Show Continued Decline
Official data reveals February saw 6,000 fewer payrolled workers, with March estimates pointing to another 11,000 drop. The jobs market…
21 April 2026 -
Economy UK Regular Wage Growth Slows to 3.6% in Three Months to February 2026
Regular pay increases continue downward trend as inflation outpaces earnings growth across Britain. The monthly ritual of checking pay…
21 April 2026 -
Economy FCA Issues 23 New Warnings Against Unauthorised and Clone Firms in Single Week
The Financial Conduct Authority has ramped up its fight against investment fraud with a flurry of alerts targeting fake firms that deceive…
17 April 2026 -
Economy Medway’s £200 Million Regeneration Drive Delivers New Homes and Jobs Across Kent
Council-led initiatives transform brownfield sites into busy communities with over 11,000 potential homes planned across Chatham, Strood…
4 April 2026 -
Economy Kent Businesses Show Cautious Recovery Despite Rising Labour Costs
Nearly half of Kent and Medway firms plan to hire as domestic sales improve, but 73% face mounting labour cost pressures according to Q1…
4 April 2026 -
Economy UK Economy Grows Just 0.1% in Final Quarter of 2025
Official figures show the UK economy barely grew in the final months of 2025, with a sharp drop in construction output dragging down an…
31 March 2026 -
Economy UK Economy Stalls as GDP Growth Flatlines in January
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show monthly GDP remained unchanged at 0% in January 2026, highlighting the…
31 March 2026 -
Economy UK Current Account Deficit Narrows to £8.4bn in Final Quarter of 2025
The Office for National Statistics reports the underlying deficit fell by £0.6bn compared to the previous quarter, representing 1.1% of…
31 March 2026