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UK Economic Recovery Ramps Up as NIESR Boosts Forecast
The research group say Britain's economy is set to grow by 2.5% in 2015.
UK Economic Recovery Solid but Sluggish on Strained Manufacturing
CBI data shows Britain's economic growth slowed a little in the three months to October
UK Interest Rate Hike Stopped as BoE's Shafik Warns of 'No Evidence' of Strong Wage Growth
BoE's deputy governor debunks the MPC's Ian McCafferty comments that rates should rise soon
UK Economic Recovery Slows on Weak Manufacturing Expansion
GDP expanded by 0.7% in the July to September period.
UK Houses Prices: Home Builders to Construct New Properties at the Fastest Rate Since 2007
National House Building Council data show thousands of new homes have been registered across the UK
UK City Devolution Could Boost Economic Growth by £79bn by 2030
UK productivity would increase by 5% if cities had more power over tax and spending.
How to Work at a Startup: Top 5 Tips in Transitioning From the Corporate Rat Race
Not everyone has to be a founder to work in a startup
UK Interest Rate Hike Delayed on Weak Wages and Fragile Economic Recovery
Britain's interest rate has stayed at a record low of 0.5% for years
Harry Leslie Smith on How He Doubts Labour Will Deliver Real Change
Exclusive: We get the 91-year-old RAF veteran's views on modern British society
UK's Osborne Warns Germany is the Greatest Concern for the Eurozone
The Chancellor voiced his concerns for eurozone's recovery as Germany's exports plunged
UK Small Business Four-Year High Confidence Boost Unlocks Hiring Sprees
Sage says the UK economy is continuing to go from strength to strength.
UK's Osborne Warns Eurozone Risks Slipping Back Into Economic Crisis
British finance minister George Osborne said weak economic data is a worry
UK Economic Recovery: BCC Warns of 'First Alarm Bell'
Britain's exports grew by the weakest amount in almost two years
IoD Chief: I love France But Labour Market Laws are Holding it Back
IoD chief Simon Walker speaks out against John Lewis Andy Street's tirade exclusively to IBTimes UK
UK Chancellor George Osborne Promises Economic Stability Despite Tory Tax Cuts
Britain's Chancellor assured business leaders that Tory tax cuts won't threaten the economic recovery
UK Service Sector Continues to Grow But Companies Advised to Hire More Staff
September's growth was above average, but lowest for three months.
UK Economic Recovery Strengthens Despite 'Major Causes for Concern'
Eurozone, Ukraine crisis and Islamic State threat to Middle East all loom over UK economy.
RBS Invests £1bn in Customer Service for UK Businesses
State-owned RBS must refocus bank on supporting UK economy under bailout terms.
UK Consumer Confidence Slips on Personal Finance and Economy Concerns
British consumer morale slips from nine month high.
UK Interest Rates Will Rise if Wages and Productivity Fail to Match Says BoE Official
Bank of England Deputy governor Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik warns of gap between two key indicators.
Ed Miliband's Conference Hangover as He's Battered for What He Didn't Say
The Labour leader's habit of refusing an autocue led him to forget the economy and immigration.
Bank of England: Ailing Eurozone Threatens UK Economic Recovery
MPC minutes show concern among UK interest rate setters about declining eurozone economy.
UK Economy: Five Facts about Foreign-Owned Firms in Britain
IBTimes UK looks at five of the most interesting findings from the Annual Business Survey.
UK SME Survey: 25% Regret Setting Up Their Own Business
VoucherCodesPro survey also shows two fifths of SME bosses admit to being in financial trouble
Sterling Hovers Near Seven-Month Low Ahead of BoE Rate Decision
Pound drops to fresh lows against Swiss franc and euro as BoE and ECB due to announce rates.
UK Economy Soars Past Pre-Recession Peak on Drugs and Prostitution Data
The Office for National Statistics confirmed GDP was now 2.7% above peak
UK Becomes 9th Most Competitive Country in the World
The World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report bumps the UK up by one place.
UK Companies Hiring at Highest Rate for 16 Years
BDO also reports that business optimism and output is also up.
Britain's Corporate Sector Not Capitalising on Strong Economic Growth
FTSE 300 companies' profits grew at just 0.3% in the year to July according to retail stockbroker.
Pizza Express to Find Future Price Increases Difficult: Moody's
Moody's assigns corporate family rating of B3 to Twinkle Pizza Holdings, the holding company of Pizza Express.