Now playing Next Economy UK’s technical recession raises doubts about Sunak’s economic claims The UK slid into a technical recession at the end of 2023 because of increased inflation and soaring interest rates. 28/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Bank of England holds rates steady, inflation set to drop The Bank of England has held the interest rate at 5.25%, with one dissent by Swati Dhingra advocating for a 0.25% cut. Projections see inflation dipping below the target in Q2 2024. 21/03/2024
Now playing Next United Kingdom Skilled refugees locked out of UK workforce despite skills shortage More than one in five senior managers in the United Kingdom believe UK citizens should be given preference for job vacancies, research shows. 20/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Modest growth for UK economy after dip into recession Strong spending in the services sector has seen the UK return to growth. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy Cash no longer king - how Britain makes a mint from cards The Treasury is making a mint from Britain's increasingly cash-free society. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK Spring Budget: Chancellor cuts taxes as election looms Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has presented the Budget for his economic strategy - here are the key takeaways. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next Work UK firms make four-day workweek permanent after world’s biggest trial A UK study shows work intensity remains lower and job satisfaction is higher during a four-day workweek. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK government borrowing falls: What does it mean for taxes? Hopes build for a cut in taxes as UK government borrowing drops sharply in December. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Brexit: Here is how much it cost for the UK economy London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on the UK government to "urgently build a closer relationship with the EU" after a new report reveals how much the UK economy is losing after leaving the EU. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK economy sees rise in November, boosted by services sector UK gross domestic product figures showed a rise in November, boosted by a strong month in services and production 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension. 02/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy One step from recession: UK economy shrinks in third quarter Revised figures show that the British economy performed worse in the last six months than previously expected. 22/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK Christmas miracle: Inflation dips to two-year low in November The latest inflation data signals an easing in the cost of living crisis in the UK. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Why are UK workers losing thousands of pounds? Average UK households are £8,300 poorer than their counterparts in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy All you need to know about the UK's 2024 economic plans UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in a press conference. Here's the key takeaways. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Time to buy a house? UK prices are falling, rents are sky-high House prices in the UK fell compared to last year, the first time since 2012, according to official data. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK wages rise adding to Bank of England inflation woes Earnings, excluding bonuses, were 7.7% higher than a year earlier in the period from July to September, official data showed. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK: Is homeownership becoming a privilege for the elite? A large majority of people aspiring to buy a house in the UK find that homeownership is reserved for the elite, says a new report. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest in eight months The latest data suggests a further slowdown in the property market due to rising borrowing costs. 30/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise? In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up. 22/10/2023