Business & Economy
UK GDP Grows 0.4%, and the Economy Clears Its Throat
The ONS reports 0.4% UK GDP growth in the three months to June 2026, with services rising, production flat and earlier figures revised.
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Business & Economy
Workplace Pensions Roadmap Packs a Thermos
The workplace pensions roadmap sets out indicative reform timings while a fictional compass prepares for the long administrative journey.
Business & Economy
Regulators Promised Growth and the Bonsai Opened a Desk
The government says simpler regulation will support growth, while a bonsai prepares for the inevitable paperwork review.
Business & Economy
Clean Energy Investment Passes £100 Billion, In Announcement Form
The government says more than £100 billion in private clean energy investment announcements has been secured, although much remains pending a final decision.
Business & Economy
UK Business Data Survey Gives the Data Cube a Job
The UK Business Data Survey finds widespread data use, cautious AI adoption and governance still waiting for a formal meeting.
Business & Economy
Supply Chain Centre Finds Its First Critical Input
The Supply Chain Centre published a 14 point plan to strengthen UK supply resilience, prompting one parcel to demand fewer empty promises.
Business & Economy
Asset Purchase Facility Ceiling Falls and the Abacus Laughs
HM Treasury and the Bank of England agreed to reduce the authorised ceiling on the Asset Purchase Facility, prompting the abacus to celebrate administrative tidiness.
Business & Economy
Late Payers Face a Crackdown, and the Invoice Finds Its Voice
Government proposals would strengthen late payment enforcement, leaving overdue invoices with something approaching legal representation.
Business & Economy
Northern Growth Strategy Meets Its Pothole Stakeholder
The Northern Growth Strategy sets out its next steps while a high street pothole prepares to claim its seat in the consultation.
Science & Technology
Britain Enters the AI Race, Immediately Looks for the Starting Gun
The Government sets out a £2.5 billion AI and quantum plan while Britain’s office printer prepares for a role in the national technology race.