The US powers out of recession, the UK limps behind
Whilst the UK economy hobbled out of recession with a 0.1% increase in the fourth quarter of 2009, the US recorded a more emphatic annualised rate of 5.7%. The UK figure was actually within error...
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Blimey – what a week that was. Between them, Greece and the UK have been dragging me in all directions over the past seven days – with more than one sneaky politician trying to make the link between...
View ArticleUK Markit/CIPS PMI at 21 month low
The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory in June at 51.3. Anything above the level of 50 is considered to indicate growth. The June figure is slightly down on May’s 52.0 and...
View ArticleBrazil’s economy set to overtake the UK’s this year
The latest prediction from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has the Brazilian economy hitting a GDP of $2.44 trillion by the end of the year compared with the UK’s $2.43 trillion. Last year saw...
View ArticleBrazilian economy overtakes the UK
Brazil’s economy grew by 2.7% last year compared to the UK’s growth of just 0.8% and, as a result, the South American country overtook the UK to become the world’s sixth largest economy. Brazil managed...
View ArticleUK inward investment to be overtaken by Germany in 2 years
Foreign investment drops as financial services slump and BRICS look elsewhere London, Wednesday 20 June 2012: The UK remains Europe’s top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) but will lose...
View ArticleCall for Evidence on EU/UK Balance of Competences Review
Third Set Of Calls For Evidence On The Government’s Review Of The Balance Of Competences Between The UK and the EU The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today launched three calls for...
View ArticleConcentration of European Oil and Gas Sector Private Equity Portfolio Company...
Norway and UK Set to Host Concentration of Private Equity Portfolio Company Exit Deals in the European Oil and Gas Sector, says S&P Capital IQ Norway and the UK are set to host the concentration of...
View ArticleUK And France Agree Closer Defence Co-Operation
The UK and France have agreed to strengthen defence co-operation following a summit at RAF Brize Norton yesterday A communiqué signed by UK Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois...
View ArticleFinancial specialists predict UK to stay in the EU – but opinions split on...
A study has shown that the over-riding consensus amongst portfolio managers, analysts and finance specialists is that the UK will remain within the European Union (EU) in years to come. Perhaps...
View Article$519 Bn investment cements UK economic special relationship with USA – CBI
New report shows proportion of UK investment into US rises to nearly 20% The UK remains the single largest foreign investor in the United States of America, supporting nearly one million jobs across...
View ArticleWhich Way are Equities Markets Going?
Plunging bourses prove testy for the global economy! Economic Data Confirms that the Global Economy has Slowed The proverbial chickens have come home to roost, as weak growth in China is impacting on...
View ArticleSix of the most popular locations to buy a home in the UK
Whether you prefer a busy city life or you’d much rather live by the sea, choosing the right property for you to move into can be a tricky decision. We’re lucky in the UK that we have a range of...
View ArticleIt's the Sun wot got it wrong
Blimey – what a week that was. Between them, Greece and the UK have been dragging me in all directions over the past seven days – with more than one sneaky politician trying to make the link between...
View ArticleUK Markit/CIPS PMI at 21 month low
The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory in June at 51.3. Anything above the level of 50 is considered to indicate growth. The June figure is slightly down on May’s 52.0 and...
View ArticleBrazil's economy set to overtake the UK’s this year
The latest prediction from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has the Brazilian economy hitting a GDP of $2.44 trillion by the end of the year compared with the UK’s $2.43 trillion. Last year saw...
View ArticleBrazilian economy overtakes the UK
Brazil’s economy grew by 2.7% last year compared to the UK’s growth of just 0.8% and, as a result, the South American country overtook the UK to become the world’s sixth largest economy. Brazil managed...
View ArticleUK inward investment to be overtaken by Germany in 2 years
Foreign investment drops as financial services slump and BRICS look elsewhere London, Wednesday 20 June 2012: The UK remains Europe’s top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) but will lose...
View ArticleCall for Evidence on EU/UK Balance of Competences Review
Third Set Of Calls For Evidence On The Government's Review Of The Balance Of Competences Between The UK and the EU The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today launched three calls for...
View ArticleConcentration of European Oil and Gas Sector Private Equity Portfolio Company...
Norway and UK Set to Host Concentration of Private Equity Portfolio Company Exit Deals in the European Oil and Gas Sector, says S&P Capital IQ Norway and the UK are set to host the concentration of...
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