Now playing Next Economy IMF says UK could do better in annual report UK PLC gets poor marks and Brexit is partially to blame says bank. 14/02/2018
Now playing Next Economy Plans for UK interest rate hike The Bank of England has revised its forecasts for the UK, saying that it now hoped that interest rates could rise faster than previously predicted 08/02/2018
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Now playing Next United Kingdom Harry and Meghan: royal romance set to boost UK economy Analysts predict the upcoming royal wedding will boost the UK's economy by some 545 million euros. 03/01/2018
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Now playing Next Economy Britain eyes trade deal with Brazil Britain is looking to deepen trade link post-brexit including with Brazil 01/08/2017
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Now playing Next Economy British economy shows signs of 'slowdown' in latest growth estimate 26/07/2017
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. View: Will the UK see a shake-up of established political parties? In the volatile political age in which we live, new parties are springing to power all over. Will the shake up reach the UK's shores? 25/07/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK aviation sector eyes post-Brexit future Britain has launched consultation over its long-term aviation strategy as it prepares the sector for life outside the European Union 21/07/2017
Now playing Next Economy Report into gig economy proposes policy changes to protect workers' rights A challenge for Theresa May's government is how to protect rights without stifling the economy 11/07/2017
Now playing Next Economy UK inflation jumps to four-year high The fall in the pound since last year's Brexit vote is being blamed for the year-on-year rise to 2.9 percent in May. 13/06/2017
Now playing Next Economy Sterling sees sharp drop in value over election confusion As Britain looked to be heading towards a hung parliament over night, a sharp downturn in the sterling market had investors concerned 09/06/2017
Now playing Next Economy British shoppers spend, spend, spend in April - not deterred by inflation UK retail sales jumped by 2.3 percent on the month in April as shoppers set aside their concerns about fast-rising inflation following the Brexit vote 18/05/2017