Economy news in the UK | Page 12

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

UK economic growth projected to rise slightly on competitive exports Growth of the UK economy will hit 1.3% in 2017, up from the previous forecast of 0.8%, according to EY. Economic growth is set to slow in 2018 however, falling to 1.1%.
07 February 2017
UK FDI attractiveness falters, European sentiment improves on stability The UK's attractiveness for foreign investors has, as expected, taken a hit following the decision to leave the EU. A new report finds that attractiveness has decreased by 34%.
06 February 2017
Innovation centres are growing in popularity, top 10 ecosystems As innovation becomes the lifeblood for companies in a host of industries, support centres for the innovation journey, so called 'innovation centres' are increasingly in demand.
03 February 2017
Global trade on track for growth path, say Deloitte economists The rise of protectionist politics, particularly in the US and UK, could mean a further slowdown in global trade.
02 February 2017
Factoring carbon pricing into consumption can support climate change Transforming the global economy to meet global climate goals, to limit global average temperature rise to well below 2.0°C and to pursue efforts to keep it under 1.
02 February 2017
PwC CEO Survey highlights backlash against globalisation CEOs are relatively upbeat about the growth of revenues in the mid-term, a recent survey from PwC finds.
23 January 2017
Myanmar to see rapid economic development and businesses growth Myanmar is projected to enjoy robust economic growth, as both local and international companies eye a host of opportunities in the country's opening economy.
13 January 2017
Global built assets base grows to $217 trillion, generates 40% of GDP The world's more than $217 trillion in built assets generated a return of around $36 trillion of in 2016, representing around 40% of global economic output.
04 January 2017
Economies need to invest at least $49 trillion in infrastructure by 2030 The world will require around $49 trillion in new economic infrastructure investment by 2030, according to a new report. As it stands, a total gap of around $5.2 trillion exists in terms of planned investment.
02 January 2017
Global internet inclusion could lift 500 million people out of poverty Global internet inclusion could lift 500 million out of poverty and increase global economic activity by $6.7 trillion, according to a new report.
16 December 2016
African spending to hit $4 trillion by 2025, led by consumer growth The African continent has seen a slowdown in economic activity, as global commodity demand and prices wane.
14 December 2016
Productivity-led growth could add additional $5 trillion to Chinese GDP The Chinese economy has boomed in recent decades on the back of considerable investment.
29 November 2016
Despite the crisis, Brazil faces growth opportunities finds BCG Brazil has seen a number of years of recession across its economy, as well as ensuing political turmoil.
18 November 2016
UK consumer confidence on the rise, but outlook remains uncertain UK consumer confidence has ticked up, even in the wake of the referendum and its resultant uncertainty. The South West and Midlands, and the North, saw the biggest gains.
11 November 2016
Business confidence sliding on the back of Brexit and US elections Large political events such as Brexit and the US elections are starting to have knock on effects on economic performance, in particular in the regions most exposed to the Anglo-Saxon powerhouses.
03 November 2016
UAE and Dubai economic activity slows on back of low oil prices Real estate prices in Dubai have taken a -10% hit for villas and a -9% hit for apartments. he region is increasingly pressured by lower oil prices.
02 November 2016
The top 100 most sustainable cities of the globe The global economic powerhouses, the world’s cities, are moving further towards sustainability. Zurich is the most sustainable city of the globe, followed by Singapore and Stockholm.
01 November 2016
UK companies relatively upbeat about economy in wake of Brexit vote UK companies are relatively upbeat about economic conditions – even in the wake of the referendum vote to leave the EU, finds a study by BDO.
20 October 2016
Executives split on economic conditions, emerging markets most upbeat Executives globally remain relatively confident about economic conditions in their home markets, finds a new analysis by McKinsey, with emerging market executives most upbeat.
18 October 2016
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
UK firms concerned about Brexit, but uncertainty is hindering action The majority of UK-based companies find themselves in a ‘wait and see’ mode before they take any concrete action to prepare their organisation for Brexit, according to a study by Willis Towers Watson
10 October 2016
Modest return on assets to affect investors in coming five years New analysis of the global economic environment suggests that returns on key asset classes will be modest in the near term, following more than three decades of high performance.
03 October 2016
PwC: London retains status as globe's top city for Opportunity London is again the top ‘city of opportunity’, according to a yearly published Cities of Opportunity Index. The UK capital performs strongly across almost all metrics, hobbled only by the cost.
22 September 2016
The countries most and least likely to be affected by a natural disaster Natural disasters cause considerable harm to people, infrastructure and economies.
16 September 2016
UK business confidence for coming 12 months takes Brexit hit The long-term and potentially negative effects of the UK leaving the EU remain to be seen, business confidence following the referendum remains low, however.
15 September 2016
Budget of UNICEF grows to 5 billion, the UK gives generously Last year, UNICEF received $5 billion in donations and grants from governments, organisations and individuals from all over the world; the UK Government and private sector provided a total of $600 million to UNICEF.
07 September 2016
UK consumer confidence remains flat, negative outlook abides UK consumer confidence has remained stable on the referendum results, at -8% quarter on quarter.
30 August 2016
Brexit risks London losing its top spot in Europe for financial services London may lose its rank as the most attractive destination for financial services firms in Europe, following a possible Brexit.
29 August 2016
London's 24 hour economy could grow to £43 billion annually by 2029 London’s night-time economy got a boost with the opening of the Night Tube. The capital’s night economy has grown steadily in recent years, supporting 1.25 million jobs and £40 billion in total GVA.
25 August 2016
Europe's natural population drops for the first time in modern history Last year Europe, for the first time in modern history, experienced a negative natural population growth. In 2015, the mortality rate was 5.2 million, slightly higher than the birth rate of 5.
18 August 2016
Global demand lifts revenues of Dutch water sector to €21.3 billion The Dutch Water sector has, over a period of four years, seen its revenues increase by 10% to €21.3 billion.
17 August 2016
Institutional investors face growing concerns about Brexit impact The effects of a Brexit are starting to make themselves felt, with a political implosion, the collapse of the sterling and lingering uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the channel.
15 August 2016

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