Post-Budget Boost: UK PMI Hits 52.1 Amid New Work Spike
UK private sector activity quickened in December as firms reported a surge in new work post-Budget. Yet, job-cutting persists for a 15th month. Read the full analysis.
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FTSE 100 climbs as investors eye US rate cut
The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.
UK Construction Shrinks at Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
The UK construction sector contracted at its quickest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Read the full analysis of the downturn.
UK services growth slows, price inflation at 5-year low
UK services sector expansion weakened in November with PMI at 51.3. Business activity softened as consumer demand waned and price inflation dropped to its lowest since January 2021. Read the full analysis.
China's Factory Activity Contracts for 8th Month
China's manufacturing sector shrank for an eighth consecutive month in November, with the PMI at 49.2. Explore the economic challenges despite the US-China trade truce.
London business activity hits 13-month high
London's private sector surges with strongest growth in over a year, outpacing national average as business confidence soars across the capital.
UK services sector rebounds as business confidence soars
Britain's dominant services industry shows strongest growth in nine months amid rising business optimism and easing cost pressures, new PMI data reveals.
JLR Fuels UK Manufacturing Boom - PMI Hits 18-Month High
Britain's automotive sector shows strongest growth since May 2024 as Jaguar Land Rover expansion and improved supply chains drive manufacturing revival. Exclusive analysis of the latest PMI data reveals surprising economic resilience.
UK business activity hits 7-month low amid manufacturing slump
Britain's private sector hits weakest growth since November as manufacturing contraction and service sector slowdown signal economic headwinds ahead.
UK Economy Contracts at Fastest Pace in 11 Months
Britain's private sector faces worst performance in nearly a year as manufacturing and services decline simultaneously. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting economic challenges ahead of crucial budget announcement.
UK economy accelerates at fastest pace in two years
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Jaguar Land Rover drives UK manufacturing surge
Britain's manufacturing sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022, driven by Jaguar Land Rover's production boost and rising business optimism despite ongoing cost pressures.
Union Chief Demands Rescue Plan for UK Manufacturing
Unite union leader Alan Jones issues stark warning as Britain's manufacturing sector faces catastrophic decline, calling for immediate intervention to save vital industries and skilled jobs.
Ford production halted as aluminium costs skyrocket
Major production disruption hits Ford's UK operations as aluminium supplier Novelis implements dramatic price hikes, threatening vehicle output and consumer prices.
UK Service Sector Growth Hits 7-Month Low
Britain's service sector growth hits weakest pace since January amid falling new orders and rising costs, sparking recession concerns.
Polestar 3 Cancelled: Volvo Scraps Electric SUV
Volvo pulls plug on Polestar 3 production just months before launch, cancelling UK factory plans in dramatic electric vehicle strategy overhaul.
Lab-made additives secretly inflating food prices
Exclusive investigation reveals how manufactured food additives and processing techniques are secretly driving up supermarket prices, adding hundreds to annual grocery bills.
Cheetos Goes Natural: UK Recipe Overhaul Drops Artificial Colours
PepsiCo announces major recipe overhaul for Cheetos in UK, replacing artificial colours with natural alternatives including paprika and radish extracts.
Buffett's £8.5bn Occidental Petroleum Deal Shakes Markets
Investment legend Warren Buffett makes strategic £8.5 billion acquisition of Occidental Petroleum's chemical division, signalling confidence in energy sector despite market volatility.
Starmer builds defence alliance with Denmark
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer strengthens UK's global security stance through strategic partnership with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, focusing on NATO cooperation and defence manufacturing.
JLR suppliers asked to risk homes after cyber attack
British automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has asked smaller suppliers to use their family homes as collateral for emergency loans following a crippling ransomware attack that paralysed production.
Jaguar Land Rover production cuts hit UK manufacturing
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover has dramatically cut production, contributing to the UK's manufacturing sector contraction and raising concerns about economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Scottish Glass Factory Court Closure Over Pollution
OI Glass's Alloa plant under legal scrutiny as environmental authorities take action against repeated pollution breaches threatening local community.
UK Economy Shows Zero Growth in April as Sectors Struggle
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
Dyson profits plummet 50% in challenging year
British tech giant Dyson faces a challenging year with profits nearly halving to £447m, as founder Sir James Dyson warns of 'difficult global conditions' impacting the premium appliance market.
The Fall of Wedgwood: How a British Icon Crashed
An investigation into the dramatic decline of Wedgwood, the iconic British pottery brand that once graced every middle-class home. Discover the business missteps and changing tastes that led to its downfall.
Cyber attack forces Jaguar Land Rover to pause production
Jaguar Land Rover has been forced to suspend production at its UK factories for a week in October following a significant cyber attack on a key parts supplier, causing major disruption.
King Charles visits BAE Systems nuclear submarine shipyard
The Monarch toured the shipyard where the new Dreadnought-class submarines are being built, meeting workers and emphasising the national importance of the defence project.
King Charles presides over major US-UK submarine contract signing
In a significant boost for British manufacturing and the AUKUS alliance, the US Navy has signed a multi-billion pound deal with BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness for nuclear submarine development, with the King presiding over the ceremony.
Renault's Electric Comeback: Regaining the Va-Va-Voom
Renault surges back to profitability with a bold €3bn cost-cutting plan and a renewed focus on affordable electric vehicles, signalling a major turnaround for the historic brand.
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