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Friday, 3 January, 2025

News in-depthUK economy
UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say
The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany
3 hours ago
Thursday, 2 January, 2025

UK economy
What economists say about the UK’s outlook for 2025
Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy
Thursday, 2 January, 2025

UK house prices
UK house prices rise more than expected in December
Month-on-month increase of 0.7% takes average house price close to record high
Thursday, 2 January, 2025

US economy
Trump’s ‘Maganomics’ will hurt growth, economists tell FT polls
On both sides of Atlantic, most surveyed claim protectionist shift will overshadow benefits of other policies
Tuesday, 24 December, 2024

Ageing Populations
Germany joins EU’s ‘ultra-low’ fertility club
Europe’s most populous country sees fertility rates fall below crucial threshold of 1.4
Monday, 23 December, 2024

UK property
Agreed UK property sales jump ahead of stamp duty increase
Zoopla data shows rise ahead of change to levy regime in April
Friday, 20 December, 2024

News in-depthUK economy
Reeves heads into harsh 2025 as UK Budget damage reverberates
Chancellor plans set-piece new year speech to reboot growth ‘mission’ as invidious fiscal choices loom
Friday, 20 December, 2024

UK retail sales
British retail sales rebound falls short of expectations
Supermarkets performed well in November but clothing stores had tough month
Friday, 20 December, 2024

Food Prices
Cost of UK Christmas dinner up 20% since pre-pandemic
Price of mince pies and turkey jump driven by energy crisis and supply chain disruption
Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

Global Economy
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

UK house prices
London rents rise at record 11.6%
Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of properties
Monday, 16 December, 2024

UK economy
Higher business taxes take toll on UK economy as companies cut back hiring
Fall in private sector employment blamed on Reeves’ £25bn increase in employers’ national insurance contributions
Monday, 16 December, 2024

UK employment
UK private sector employment shrinks at fastest pace since 2021
S&P data for December follows tax rises on business in autumn Budget
Monday, 16 December, 2024

UK economy
UK manufacturing confidence slumps after Reeves’ Budget
Data from Make UK complicates picture for BoE rate-setters as they contemplate how quickly to cut interest rates
Sunday, 15 December, 2024

Global Economy
Will the Fed signal pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Friday, 13 December, 2024

ExplainerUK economy
Labour’s push for growth hit by latest fall in UK output
Weaker business and consumer confidence contribute to lacklustre economy
Friday, 13 December, 2024

UK GDP
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%
October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda
Thursday, 12 December, 2024

Property sector
Demand for UK rented properties falls for first time since pandemic
Surveyors also find estate agents are expecting the slowest growth in rental costs in almost four years
Monday, 9 December, 2024

UK house prices
England house prices ‘affordable’ only for richest 10% in 2022-23
Office for National Statistics data highlights property market pressures
Thursday, 5 December, 2024

UK economy
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increase
Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

The Big Read
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?
Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

Demographics and population
EU births drop to new low as strains on younger generations mount
Dearth of children expected to heap pressure on state finances
Monday, 2 December, 2024

UK house prices
UK house prices jump 3.7% in November
Cost of a typical home rises at fastest rate of annual growth since November 2022
Friday, 29 November, 2024

UK mortgage rates
UK mortgage market perks up as refinancing burden eases
Bank of England data highlights impact of decline in interest rates
Thursday, 28 November, 2024

Cost of living crisis
UK tenants hit by highest inflation in September
Rental costs rose 3% on average compared with 2.6% for households with mortgages