AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss

Microsoft says its new $30bn (£22bn) investment in the UK's AI sector – its largest outside of the US - should significantly boost Britain's economy in the next few years. Read More

UK economy makes weak start to second half of the year

Britain's economy recorded zero monthly growth in July after a sharp drop in factory output, matching expectations for a slower start to the second half of 2025 but still disappointing for the ... Read More

Starmer Increases Oversight of UK Economic Policy With New Board

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strengthened his oversight of Britain’s economic policy by forming a new board of key figures from 10 Downing Street and the Treasury, tasked with boosting growth ... Read More

How Fast Is the UK's Economy Growing and How Is the Pound Reacting to It?

The UK economy came to a halt in July. At the same time, the pound reached a crucial technical point in global currency markets. Weakness in manufacturing cancelled out modest gains from services and ... Read More

UK economy slows less than expected giving some help to Reeves

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Britain's economy slowed less than expected between April and June after a strong start to the year, despite the shock of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker jobs market, ... Read More