Economy news in the UK | Page 9

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

Global economy enjoys strong growth, but headwinds remain While the global economy has entered a period of improved growth, with periphery countries in the EU likely to see strong growth over the coming years, the global stock market slide at the beginning
13 February 2018
UK consumer confidence flatlines as 2018 commences Consumer confidence remained stagnant at the closing of 2017, despite improved household debt and disposable income sentiment.
12 February 2018
Luxury market booms to over €1 trillion thanks to personal goods consumption The global luxury market hit nearly €1.2 trillion last year, buoyed by wealth creation across Asia. The personal luxury good market saw growth of 5%, hitting €262 billion.
08 February 2018
Employers with better wage offering likely to attract talent more easily Employers are likely to face a tighter labour market, particularly in technical fields, as access to talent becomes increasing scarce on the back of strong growth.
08 February 2018
Decreasingly 'open' UK's growth prospects hit by Brexit instability In the latest edition of the Growth Promise Indicator the Netherlands takes the number one spot, followed closely by Switzerland. Luxembourg, Hong Kong and Norway round off the top five.
02 February 2018
Economy must adapt to make for more equal future of work Automation is encroaching on all forms of work at a rapid rate, however, as it stands, little is understood of the impact technology may actually have on the world of work in the long run.
01 February 2018
Leaked Whitehall document reveals Brexit could slow UK growth by 8% A leaked government document has claimed that the UK economy will grow more slowly outside the European Union, no matter what manner of deal is struck with Brussels.
01 February 2018
UK businesses increasingly downbeat as Brexit draws closer Pessimism about the United Kingdom’s future has spread through British business, as Brexit negotiations finally move into their second phase in 2018.
30 January 2018
World Economic Forum highlights key weaknesses of global economy Global leaders are presiding over a period of mounting international crises, according to research released at the 2018 Davos summit.
25 January 2018
The consulting firms that are a World Economic Forum partner Every year, thousands of CEOs, high-profile academics, scientists and international politicians converge upon the Swiss Alps to discuss the state of the world’s economy.
24 January 2018
British CEO positivity falls, but 2018 outlook bright for Ireland While a record-breaking share of CEOs are optimistic about the economic environment worldwide, at least in the short term, British CEOs are less positive.
24 January 2018
Sick staff cost British firms £77 billion annually in lost productivity Presenteeism could be adding significant strain to the UK’s businesses, with employees remaining at work while sick inhibiting their own productivity.
19 January 2018
Global CEO sentiment improves but geo-political instability could scupper progress CEOs are more upbeat about their growth prospects, particularly in Europe, however, political strains such as Brexit and the incumbent Whitehouse administration remain key risks to growth.
15 January 2018
UK growth to remain slow thanks to low wages and debt The next three years are likely to see a period of relatively low growth, according to a new study.
12 December 2017
Economic recovery spreads beyond London as employment rises Cities across the UK are faring relatively well in terms of employment figures, with the national unemployment rate currently sitting at a four decade low.
11 December 2017
Falling EEA migration could cost UK over £20 billion annually As the unknown quantity of Brexit continues to hang over the future of the UK, the movement of European Economic Area migrants into Britain has seen the largest fall since records began.
07 December 2017
Globe adds 1.1 millionaires as total HNWI wealth grows to $63 trillion Rising equity markets and regional property markets, among others, led to the number of millionaires growing by 1.1 million last year.
16 November 2017
Top 50 mid-market players of Worcestershire see revenues hit £2.4 billion Worcestershire’s mid-market continues to boom, with the revenues of the region’s 50 top players increasing by half a billion in 2016.
14 November 2017
Competition hollows out US supply base in race to bottom Much has been said about the importance of manufacturing in the US, which is said to have seen steep declines in recent years.
09 November 2017
Global billionaires increase total wealth to $6 trillion, add to their rank Wealth is continuing to accrue in the hands of society’s wealthiest, with a bumper year recorded for the world’s billionaire classes, whose total wealth increases by 17%, or roughly $900 billion.
01 November 2017
UK business outlook forecast to improve during current quarter While the UK’s public finances face tough times, following the news that the IMF scaled back the nation’s growth predictions earlier this month, British business is forecasted to improve its performa
31 October 2017
Brazilian private equity market still full of lucrative opportunities Brazilian PE market remains lucrative for emerging market risk taking Brazil remains a strong candidate for private equity firm investment, according to a new study from BCG.
26 October 2017
Consulting industry associations call for open trade after Brexit The European consulting industry has issued a joint call for all governments across the EU to support open trade and easy movement of consultants between the EU and the UK after Brexit.
23 October 2017
Total private wealth in China booms to estimated $28 trillion The number of HNWIs in China has climbed from 181,000 in 2006 to more than an estimated 1.8 million this year.
16 October 2017
Latin American economies could fall into recession by 2030 GDP growth in Latin America has largely been driven by improved employment rates, however demographic changes are likely to see this growth decrease in coming years, with regional economies standing to enter recession by 2030.
06 October 2017
UK business optimism rises but stagnant wages could limit growth Business optimism is running relatively high, finds a new report poll-of-polls of UK business reports; with production sectors are particularly optimistic on the back of a low pound.
05 October 2017
Improving gender equality to best-in-UK could add £111 billion to economy By 2025, gender equality in the workplace could add more than £444.
21 September 2017
Increased female participation could boost Canadian economy by $160 billion Canada could add up to $160 billion to its economy by increasing female participation, sectoral mix and working hours, finds a new study.
19 September 2017
Mid-market economy of Yorkshire adds 13,800 jobs as profits grow Mid-market businesses in Yorkshire have enjoyed a positive few years since 2014, with turnover up by 4%, profitability increasing by 1.3%.
07 September 2017
Africa sees equity capital market pushing $45 billion since 2012 Poor regulation has hampered the development of capital markets across the continent of Africa, with 87% of opinion leaders stating this had impacted the performance of the market in their country.
31 August 2017
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
Half of UK businesses lack confidence in government’s Brexit strategy The immediate aftermath of the shock Brexit referendum result of 2016 has seen Britain perceived by many businesses as a more volatile, vulnerable place to base operations.
28 August 2017

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