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Miners weaken as FTSE 100 underperforms peers

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 60.48 points at 10,772.67.

Evening Standard

UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Most economists are expecting GDP to have edged up by a paltry 0.1% in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April.

Evening Standard

UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Some economists are expecting GDP to have flatlined or declined in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April.

Evening Standard

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UK economy set to stagnate as Iran war and high energy costs hold back growth

UK economist Sanjay Raja predicted some sectors could get a boost this month due to England’s World Cup success

The Independent UK

Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy

As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold and lowers inflation forecast amid Middle East ‘uncertainty’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the latest UK jobs report and the Bank of England’s interest rate decision

The Guardian - UK

UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll

Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending.

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UK economy expected to show signs of Iran war impact as fuel prices soar

UK’s economy grew better than expected before the breakout of the Iran war

The Independent UK

UK economy set to show Iran war impact in April from surging fuel prices

Most economists forecast a 0.1% decline in output month-on-month – a marked reversal after the 0.3% growth seen in March.

Evening Standard

How soaring fuel prices will impact April’s GDP data

Forecasts anticipate a sharp pullback, largely attributed to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting fuel prices

The Independent UK

How will soaring fuel prices impact April’s GDP data?

ONS figures for April are set to show the beginnings of a squeeze on households after the conflict sent fuel prices surging.

Evening Standard

UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 3% in April, from 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard

Cost of living crisis looms as Iran energy shock threatens UK inflation rebound

Experts caution that future turbulence is on the way despite UK inflation easing last month

The Independent UK

UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

Some economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation slowed to 3% in April, from 3.3% in March.

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The Guardian - UK

‘There is a good deal of fear’: what would a Labour leadership challenge mean for bond markets?

Rayner and Burnham are trying to gain markets’ confidence amid concerns they could loosen fiscal rules if they replace Starmer

The Guardian - UK

Bond market power: why Rachel Reeves is keen to keep the £2.7tn ‘beast’ onside

Hugely influential traders will be hanging on the chancellor’s every word when she announces her budget

Evening Standard

October inflation expected to cool in boost to households and Government

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation will have slowed to 3.5% in October, from 3.8% in September.

The Guardian - UK

AI, Covid and taxes: what is behind steep rise in youth unemployment?

Last year’s employer NICs increase and a weak economy are adding to tricky conditions for young people

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Evening Standard

Price rises set to cool in reprieve for households after September peak

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation will have fallen in October.

Evening Standard

Economic growth predicted to have slowed in third quarter

Experts have predicted that the Office for National Statistics will report 0.2% growth over the three months to September.

Evening Standard

Higher airfares and hotel prices predicted to push up UK inflation in July

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is widely expected to have increased to 3.7% in July, from the 3.6% recorded in June.

Evening Standard

UK inflation to rise as summer spending pushes up hotels and airfares

One economist said an ‘Oasis bump’ could have contributed to higher accommodation prices in July.

Evening Standard

Stocks mixed despite GDP surprise amid hot US producer price inflation

The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.01 points at 9,177.24.

The Independent UK

‘Naive and arrogant’: Why a wealth tax in the UK would fail, according to experts

The UK government needs to raise funds – but experts say trying to take more from the rich simply won’t work

Evening Standard

UK inflation set to cool as prices settle following April bill rises

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is expected to have fallen to 3.3% in May, from 3.5% in April, according to a consensus of analysts.

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