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UK economic output shrank for the second month in May, driven by weakness in manufacturing and construction Inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June, complicating the Bank of England’s rate-cut considerations Labour market shows signs of cooling, with falling vacancies and slowing wage growth amid economic uncertainty
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The UK economy grew modestly in Q2, recovering slightly after April’s sharp GDP contraction of 0.3% The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25% but signaled likely cuts from August Retail sales slumped by 2.7% in May, with supermarkets and clothing stores citing weak consumer demand
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Download Your Copy Here: SFFS Economic Review_Apr 25 Key takeaways The UK economy grew 0.5% in February, driven by strong service and manufacturing sectors despite looming headwinds Inflation dipped to 2.6% in March, but April’s household bill hikes are expected to reverse the trend The labour market weakened as vacancies fell, though wage growth remained … Continued
💡 Are you overpaying on your household bills? We’re excited to offer our clients a free bill review in partnership with UW and our UW partner, Sophie Williams. This is a great opportunity to check if you’re on the best deal and see how much you could save. ✅ Potential savings: On average, customers can … Continued
Download your copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Feb 25 Data released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year, although more recent survey evidence still points to a sluggish outlook. The latest gross domestic product (GDP) statistics showed that economic … Continued
Please see below, the links to Karen Sheldon’s Zoom meeting for “BNI Member Of the Month”: This months “BNI Member Of the Month” focuses on Ro Bonham, who is a self – employed mortgage advisor, working for Sims Mortgages and Protection. Week 1: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/As7J3EEm0BHbAd5S6CM2V1vi562TwUf2IU-mNthoZpObsMfdExgscloNEwyO5di_.JqkuItybvk2vvtxE?startTime=1738843761000 Week 2: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/As7J3EEm0BHbAd5S6CM2V1vi562TwUf2IU-mNthoZpObsMfdExgscloNEwyO5di_.JqkuItybvk2vvtxE?startTime=1738844090000 Week 3: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/As7J3EEm0BHbAd5S6CM2V1vi562TwUf2IU-mNthoZpObsMfdExgscloNEwyO5di_.JqkuItybvk2vvtxE?startTime=1738844623000 Week 4: https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/As7J3EEm0BHbAd5S6CM2V1vi562TwUf2IU-mNthoZpObsMfdExgscloNEwyO5di_.JqkuItybvk2vvtxE?startTime=1738845002000 Ro’s Contact … Continued
Preparing for the longevity megatrend in an uncertain world Please download your copy here: Winter Newsletter 2025 As a new year dawns and we ponder what the next 12 months may hold for us as individuals and investors, one thing is for certain – some familiar challenges lie ahead. The International Monetary Fund (IMF)1 unveiled … Continued
Please find below our Economic Review for December 2024 Download your copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Dec 24 Headline inflation at eight-month high Release of the latest inflation statistics showed consumer prices are now rising at their fastest rate since March 2024, while last month also saw Bank of England (BoE) policymakers become more divided over … Continued
Please find below, our Economic review for November 2024 Download your Copy here: SFFS Economic Review_Nov 24 Interest rates set to fall more gradually Last month, the Bank of England (BoE) cut interest rates for only the second time since 2020 but also warned future reductions were likely to be more gradual due to the … Continued