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Economic challenges as UK business confidence hits six-year low

Economic challenges as UK business confidence hits six-year low

16 Apr 2026
UK CFO confidence plunges to -57% as geopolitical risks, energy costs and inflation drive firms to cut hiring, delay projects and prioritise cash.
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Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed

Meagre economic growth at end of 2025 confirmed

07 Apr 2026Credit StrategyCredit Strategy
UK growth limps at 0.1%, masking fragile momentum. Rising energy costs and global tensions threaten households, businesses, and recovery prospects.
Youth unemployment hits 11 year high

Youth unemployment hits 11 year high

30 Mar 2026Meg LyonsMeg Lyons
Youth unemployment has reached its highest level since 2015, prompting calls for stronger support, skills investment, and job opportunities.
UK Inflation: The "calm before the storm" and what it means for Credit Risk

UK Inflation: The "calm before the storm" and what it means for Credit Risk

25 Mar 2026Meg LyonsMeg Lyons
UK inflation may be steady now, but rising energy costs and geopolitical risks signal higher rates and mounting credit pressures ahead.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid global conflict and inflation risks

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% amid global conflict and inflation risks

24 Mar 2026Credit StrategyCredit Strategy
Rates hold at 3.75% as inflation risks rise - firms urged to protect cashflow, manage FX exposure and rethink borrowing in uncertain months ahead.
No interest rate cuts until well into 2027

No interest rate cuts until well into 2027

24 Mar 2026Credit StrategyCredit Strategy
Rates may stay higher for longer - borrowers face rising mortgage costs as buyers and homeowners rethink fixes, budgets and contingency plans.
UK GDP flat in January: Implications for credit markets and strategic planning

UK GDP flat in January: Implications for credit markets and strategic planning

17 Mar 2026Credit StrategyCredit Strategy
Zero growth in January signals caution for credit sectors. Insight on sector trends, risk exposure, and strategic moves to safeguard portfolios.
Rate cut pressure builds at the Bank of England as growth stalls

Rate cut pressure builds at the Bank of England as growth stalls

16 Mar 2026Credit StrategyCredit Strategy
GDP is flat and inflation stuck as markets bet on a March rate cut. What a Bank move could mean for mortgages, savings and household finances.
UK wealth migration set to accelerate sharply in 2026

UK wealth migration set to accelerate sharply in 2026

10 Mar 2026Meg LyonsMeg Lyons
Wealth migration out of the UK is expected to intensify sharply in 2026, with the number of high-net-worth individuals leaving the country potentia...
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