Economy news in the UK

An overview of news, trends and research in the category Economy in the UK:

AI credentials increase in M&A popularity as companies look to strengthen ‘defensibility’ The proliferation of AI is leading to businesses re-evaluating how they futureproof their operations.
07 August 2026
What Burnham’s premiership means for UK businesses and sustainability With Andy Burnham taking the role of Prime Minister, UK businesses may be considering the impact of this political shift on their organisation – with new policies affecting costs, uncertainty over ta
03 August 2026
County cricket in need of financial overhaul as over half of clubs report losses A new report into the health of county cricket has found that 10 of the 18 clubs involved ran at a loss in their 2024 accounts.
31 July 2026
UK financial services first-half M&A value rises eight-fold in 2026 M&A transactions in the UK financial services sector rose significantly in the first half of 2026, according to new data from EY.
08 July 2026
Brexit at 10: The reality for financial services This June marks ten years since the results of the Brexit referendum reverberated around the world.
07 July 2026
SMEs going international face workforce and benefits challenges Despite uncertainties around international trade, a growing number of small and mid-sized enterprises are going international.
02 July 2026
Global volatility reshapes expansion plans for SMEs eyeing international markets Recent tariff volatility driven primarily by the US administration has had significant impacts on international entrepreneurs around the world.
29 June 2026
AI hiring and wages in UK surge as they outpace jobs market Specialist AI job postings surged by 61% in the UK during 2025, rising by 68,000.
23 June 2026
London bucks European trend to attract rise in digital foreign investments The UK attracted more than 700 Foreign Direct Investment projects in 2025, making it the second most attractive market in Europe – though most of the continent continues to see falling rates of overs
12 June 2026
Europe’s private equity firms hasten value creation plans amid geopolitical volatility Private equity investors are throwing funds at acquisitions more and more quickly, as they try to realise value creation in a constantly changing market, research from Alvarez & Marsal shows.
11 June 2026
UK popularity among foreign direct investors lowest since pandemic The UK is the least attractive it has been to foreign investors since 2020, having fallen to sixth in Kearney’s annual ranking of the market.
11 May 2026
Two-in-five profit warnings of UK-listed businesses linked to Middle East war Almost half of the profit warnings for FTSE-listed companies related in the first three months of 2026 related to policy change and geopolitical uncertainty, a new study suggests.
06 May 2026
UK overhauls regional growth strategy to close economic gap Faced with significant disparities in economic performance between its different regions, the UK is set to launch a series of Local Growth Plans (LGPs) aimed at closing these gaps.
21 April 2026
Mega deals reach record high and propel surge in deal value The global deals market saw steady growth in 2025, as it continued to bounce back from it’s major slump two years previously.
10 April 2026
KPMG to shave more than 500 roles from UK headcount KPMG is set to lay off more than 500 staff in the UK, with the cuts set to focus heavily on its audit business.
02 April 2026
UK economy set to be hit hard by crisis in Middle East The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has warned that the UK could be the hardest hit among G20 economies by the war in Iran.
01 April 2026
Investors diversify interest in UK waste market Investor appetite for waste assets is strengthening for diversifying into niche elements, a new report from PKF Smith Cooper finds.
17 March 2026
UK labour resilience rises due to AI policy response Labour market resilience in the UK has spiked in recent years, thanks to a strong structural and policy response to the potential of AI technologies – a new study suggests.
03 March 2026
UK job openings continue to slow amid economic worries A long-term trend continues to see the number of UK job openings fall.
02 March 2026
Excitement remains for GenAI, but revenue impact remains minimal Entering into the fourth year of AI hype, experimentation, and adoption, a new study from Eden McCallum has consulted business leaders about their perceived impacts of the technology.
25 February 2026
Cautious optimism from UK real estate firms, despite mixed outlook The real estate and construction markets in the UK remain cautiously optimistic, despite ongoing barriers to investment.
19 February 2026
UK’s cultural and creative industries are strategic national asset After a comprehensive campaign of state support and tax credits, the UK’s cultural and creative industries are paying major dividends on the investment.
12 February 2026
UK CEOs adapt investment strategies in response to geopolitical policy shifts Most UK CEOs have had to adapt their strategic investment plans over the last 12 months in response to geopolitical and trade policy developments.
11 February 2026
Nextcontinent: Four scenarios for the economic and political landscape shaped by AI Nextcontinent is a global network of consulting firms. It’s “citizens” are independent key players in their respective markets, sharing a unique entrepreneurial vision.
05 February 2026
UK businesses lead way with change readiness management UK business leaders may be ahead of the game, when it comes to understanding the most prevalent risks going into 2026, according to a new study from Argon & Co.
29 January 2026
Profit warnings from UK-listed companies fall again, but worries remain Proportion of profit warnings issued by UK-listed companies fell overall in 2025.
29 January 2026
WEF and Marsh: Business landscape will face mounting risks in 2026 Global business leaders are facing mounting risks, as deepening geopolitical divides, along with growing technological and societal challenges, are expected to continue to shape the business landscap
28 January 2026
Cybersecurity pips AI to become top UK tech investment for 2026 As the hype around artificial intelligence continues into a fourth year, a growing number of UK executives believe the technology is about to yield returns on investment, according to a study from KP
27 January 2026
Davos shows AI is here to stay, Capco expert argues While the relevance of the World Economic Forum has increasingly been called into question, and the focus has largely been on the fragmented responses to the imperialist ambitions of the United State
27 January 2026
Under-employment of young talent a cause for concern Sustained economic uncertainty, resulting from trade wars, market shocks and rising inflation, has seen a significant rise in unemployment across the UK, with risk-averse companies freezing hiring ef
26 January 2026
UK consulting leaders projecting growth of 5.7% in 2026 Projected growth for the consulting sector has declined among members of the UK’s industry representative body.
23 January 2026
Businesses must reckon with fragmenting views of public to stay relevant Since 2024’s general election, polls have painted a dramatic shift in the public’s voting intention for a future government.
21 January 2026

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