Grant Thornton | Research | Economy

An overview of Grant Thornton research in the UK:

Rising costs temper optimism of mid-market businesses Mid-market businesses have seen their expectations for the economy fall, amid concerns for rising costs. The outlook on the economy declined by 5% among businesses polled by Grant Thornton.
16 January 2026
Mid-market out-performs on productivity despite ‘skills shortage’ Mid-sized organisations are leading the UK market in terms of productivity growth, a new study from Grant Thornton suggests.
15 October 2025
Sussex’s top businesses exceed £10 billion in turnover Sussex’s business community is thriving, according to a new report. Grant Thornton suggests that the county's top businesses achieved £10.
16 August 2024
Top businesses of South Wales hit £11 billion in turnover South Wales’ top 200 privately-owned businesses are going from strength to strength despite recent economic challenges.
12 July 2024
Medium-sized firms in UK call for government support Labour productivity among mid-sized businesses has outshone other market segments for the past six years, according to new research from Grant Thornton.
12 June 2024
Spring statement does little to excite UK consultants What is expected to be the last budget before the 2024 general election has been dominated by discussions around the impact of tax cuts on small businesses and individuals.
12 March 2024
Cost of living crisis eroding household income by £2,300 The typical UK household will be £2,300 worse off in real terms, by the time the cost of living crisis comes to an end, according to a new study.
01 August 2023
Global mid-market returns to positive health With the global economy still struggling to shake off the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, a new study has found that mid-market businesses are recovering their confidence.
13 September 2021
UK GDP growth alone does little to help 'have-nots' The focus by politicians and economists on GDP growth could be skewing perceptions of what a successful society is, neglecting the material impacts of wealth, or its absence, on social and normative
08 May 2018
UK businesses remain uncertain as economy hit by market fundamentals UK business face various uncertainties, in part related to the outcome of Brexit talks.
03 April 2018
Eurozone businesses optimistic about future of region With the Euro reaching an 8 year high against the Pound, Eurozone businesses are increasingly optimistic about the future of the region, as growth picks up and the threat of reactionary nationalism s
30 August 2017
Global business optimism at an all-time high, Brits are out of tune Business leaders in North America, Europe and China are according to new research increasingly positive about their economic outlook.
17 July 2017
US economic optimism spurring global confidence in its slipstream Business optimism is globally on a high, according to a research by Grant Thornton, up from 38% in Q4 last year to 49% in the first quarter of 2017.
18 April 2017
Large UK companies sitting on £244 billion in working capital Improving economic conditions across the UK for businesses, as well as keen focus on improving working capital efficiencies, has seen total cash on hand rise by 14% since 2010 – now totalling £244 billion.
13 October 2016
Best practice modelling can add 479 billion to UK economy The UK currently has a relatively vibrant economy.
18 April 2016
Lack of female leaders costs US, UK and India $655 billion The domination of men in executive boards comes with a massive opportunity cost to corporates and society, reveals a new study by Grant Thornton.
05 October 2015

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