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UK productivity showing sustained improvement: economists

2026-08-24T01:46:33.000Z
Fintechs in the UK received £1.8 billion (US$2.5 billion) of investment during the period, down nearly two-thirds from a year ago.
International

UK fintech funding drops to lowest level in at least a decade: KPMG

2026-08-24T00:36:55.000Z
GfK’s survey tallies with figures from the British Retail Consortium showing sentiment rebounding strongly in August.
International

UK consumer confidence climbs to two-year high: GfK survey

2026-08-21T00:42:56.000Z
A gas meter displays energy charges in London, Britain, Aug 19, 2026. UK inflation rose to 2.9 per cent in July 2026.
International

UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills

2026-08-19T22:16:59.000Z
The median pay award by employers fell to 3.2 per cent in the three months to the end of July.
International

UK employers raise pay by least in 10 months: survey

2026-08-18T23:26:32.000Z
About 54 per cent surveyed by Lloyds said AI led to job creation.
International

AI is starting to create jobs in the UK: Lloyds survey

2026-08-18T00:18:13.000Z
The issues plaguing these firms have built up over years, but made worse by recent geopolitical upheaval. 
Property

UK housebuilders plagued by upheaval as Burnham hopes for homes

2026-08-15T06:49:46.000Z
England fans celebrate at a pub in Fulham, London, Britain, July 11, 2026. Pubs reported a 10 per cent rise in transactions helped by the World Cup.
International

UK consumers spent more on food and in pubs during World Cup in July

2026-08-11T00:08:32.000Z
Singapore consistently champions the open, rules-based order and the principle of Asean centrality that underpins regional and global stability.
Opinion & Features
NEW GLOBAL ORDER

Why Asean matters more than ever to the UK and Singapore

2026-08-10T23:15:00.000Z
Nearly £50 million will be awarded to auto firms and research partners to develop and scale zero-emission vehicle technologies.
International

UK announces nearly £130 million funding for zero-emission vehicle technology

2026-08-10T01:01:25.000Z
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