'Trouble Ahead' for UK Economy as Inflation Set to Hit 5.8 per Cent

'Trouble ahead' for UK economy as inflation set to hit 5.8 per cent

Britain faces a difficult economic road ahead, with inflation potentially surging to 5

Six reasons ‘there may be trouble ahead’ for the UK economy – and why it matters for investors

Tomorrow’s local elections may add to political uncertainty, but inflation, taxation, energy costs and weak productivity are also weighing on the outlook Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist at Evelyn Partners, the UK wealth manager, commented:       “Just over 90 years ago, Irving Berlin wrote ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’, a song made famous over the decades by performers such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. Its opening line, ‘the…

Six reasons ‘there may be trouble ahead’ for the UK economy – and why it matters for investors

Reasons for cautious UK optimism as Ireland's economy continues to outperform

A new report from stockbroking firm Davy has forecast a subdued outlook for the UK economy in the near term, with growth expected to remain below potential this year before strengthening gradually from 2027 onwards. The report, titled “Escaping Two Lost Decades,” points to continued weakness in domestic demand as a key factor behind the muted performance in 2026. However, it suggests that an improvement in business investment, supported by lower…