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Economic Review – September 2025

UK data highlight persistent pressures – inflation stuck at 3.8% (largely due to food costs), GDP slowed to 0.2%, payrolls fell, with wage growth at 4.8%, while retail sales rose in August but sentiment weakened.

Economic Review – September 2025

UK data highlight persistent pressures – inflation stuck at 3.8% (largely due to food costs), GDP slowed to 0.2%, payrolls fell, with wage growth at 4.8%, while retail sales rose in August but sentiment weakened.

Economic Review – September 2025

UK data highlight persistent pressures – inflation stuck at 3.8% (largely due to food costs), GDP slowed to 0.2%, payrolls fell, with wage growth at 4.8%, while retail sales rose in August but sentiment weakened.

Economic Review – September 2025

UK data highlight persistent pressures – inflation stuck at 3.8% (largely due to food costs), GDP slowed to 0.2%, payrolls fell, with wage growth at 4.8%, while retail sales rose in August but sentiment weakened.

Economic Review – September 2025

UK data highlight persistent pressures – inflation stuck at 3.8% (largely due to food costs), GDP slowed to 0.2%, payrolls fell, with wage growth at 4.8%, while retail sales rose in August but sentiment weakened.

Market Update

Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have triggered market turmoil and international backlash, especially from China. While stocks slump, gold hits record highs. Investors are urged to stay focused on long-term goals and avoid reacting emotionally to short-term market noise.

News in review

The Bank of England kept rates at 4% as inflation persists. A historic US-UK ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ promises £150bn in investment for AI, energy and quantum computing. Meanwhile, UK consumer confidence declined, reflecting continued financial pressures on households.

News in review

The UK economy flatlined in July, with no growth recorded. This is in line with expectations and follows GDP growth of 0.4% in June. Director of Economic Statistics at ONS, Liz McKeown, said, “In the latest month GDP showed no growth, with increases in services and construction offset by falls in production.”

News in Review

The UK’s Autumn Budget is set for 26 November, with speculation over new taxes as borrowing costs climb. Meanwhile, the services sector hit its strongest growth since April 2024, but weak mortgage borrowing suggests economic risks remain despite retail gains.

News in Review

The UK’s Autumn Budget is set for 26 November, with speculation over new taxes as borrowing costs climb. Meanwhile, the services sector hit its strongest growth since April 2024, but weak mortgage borrowing suggests economic risks remain despite retail gains.