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Economic Review – August 2025
UK GDP growth outperformed expectations in Q2, but fragiledemand raises concerns over sustainability into autumnBank of England cut rates to 4%, yet divisions amongpolicymakers signal slower easing aheadInflation climbed to 3.8% in July, with rising transport, food andenergy costs fuelling pressure
Economic review July 2025
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
Economic review June 2025
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
Here’s our latest economic review from May of 2025.
GDP unexpectedly rose by 0.7% in Q1 2025, driven by services,production and investment growthThe Bank of England cut interest rates despite inflationjumping to a 15-month high at 3.5%The UK labour market shows weakness as payrolls drop andunemployment edges up to 4.5% May 2025 Economic review May 2025 Economic review
Economic Review – April 2025
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 […]
Utility Warehouse
💡 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, […]
Economic Review – February 2025
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 […]
Karen Sheldon and Ro Bonham – Zoom Meeting
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 […]
Winter Newsletter 2025
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 […]