UK Economy

New work and employment rise at fastest pace in 2017, driving Markit Services PMI past expectations.

UK economy off to a positive start of Q2 as manufacturing sector PMI comfortably beats expectations.

Economic growth rate fell to its lowest since the first quarter of 2016.

Consumption-related indicators lost momentum in Q1 but British economy remains resilient.

The criticism comes after new figures revealed the deficit would not be repaid before 2020.

The UK's public sector net borrowing falls 28% year-on-year in March.

Retail sales fall 1.4% in the first quarter, the third consecutive decline and the biggest drop since early 2010.

Rising commodity and oil prices have contributed to the more optimistic global outlook.

BCC survey shows firms remain confident over the short-term future but medium-term outlook is uncertain.

South African rand plunges more than 1.5% against the dollar, after S&P slashes country's credit rating.

A slowdown in Britain's construction industry follows data showing a similar easing in the manufacturing sector.

Deloitte survey of 130 CFOs says 31% were optimistic about their companies' prospects.

UK factory growth slipped unexpectedly to a four-month low in March.

While this is unchanged from February's reading, it is a point lower when compared to January.

While UK vacancies rose 3.5% on-month to 1,126,376, advertised wages rose just 0.3% to £32,520.

Industry body asks the UK prime minister to tone down rhetoric on Brexit or risk damage to the manufacturing sector.

While 33% of the 98 firms surveyed were more optimistic, 29% were less optimistic.

BBA figures show credit card lending has hit 11-month high but consumer credit growth is slowing.

The bank has 9,000 employees in the country, with a majority 7,000 in London.

Retail sales grow 3.7% year-on-year in February, comfortably beating forecast for a 2.6% gain.

Britain needs to secure a transitional deal until final agreement is concluded.

Inflation rises 2.3% year-on-year in February, beating expectations for a 2.1% rise.

This could force some manufacturers to shift their factories outside the UK.

The Rail Delivery Group announces commitment to build 6,000 new carriages.

On an annual basis, this price rise stood at 2.3%.

Monetary Policy Committee votes 8-1 in favour of keeping interest rates on hold at 0.25%.

The upgrade is amid stronger than expected consumer spending and ONS' upward revision of its Q4 GDP data.

This is part of its £2bn investment plan aimed at improving operations in its home market.

After touching a five-month low in January, spending rose 1.5% on-year in February.

The increase in rent expectations comes as the number of new houses put up on rent declined.