The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (U.K.), Boris Johnson, said on Friday that the new variant of the novel Coronavirus, which caused a global pandemic, could be resulting in a higher mortality rate, Reuters reported. However, Johnson noted that studies have shown that the two vaccines that have been …
Read More »UK Retail Sales Recovered Less in December
Official data revealed that British retailers struggled to recover in December from partial lockdown measures the previous month, marking a weak end to their worst year on record, while public borrowing rose to its highest levels since 1962. These numbers bode poorly for Britain’s economy in early 2021, as it …
Read More »UK Preliminary Manufacturing PMI Misses Estimates
The UK manufacturing and services sector activities declined in January, the preliminary report from IHS Markit showed on Friday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) hit a seven-month low of 52.9 in January versus 54.0 expected and 57.5 – December’s final reading.
Read More »House Prices Increased at The Fastest Pace Since Mid-2016
Official data revealed today, Wednesday, that British house prices increased in November at the fastest pace since June 2016, as the rise in the housing market due to the Corona pandemic is likely to be near its peak. The Office for National Statistics said house prices rose 7.6% year-on-year in …
Read More »Britain Inflation Rose More Than Expected in December
Official data revealed on Wednesday that UK inflation rose more than expected in December as transport costs such as airline tickets pushed it higher. The Office for National Statistics said the consumer price index rose 0.6% year-on-year after a 0.3% increase in November. A Reuters poll of the opinions of …
Read More »UK and EU Begin Talks Over Financial Services
The United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) are set to begin talks for an agreement about coordinating financial services, Reuters reported. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the spokesman of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The aim is reportedly to reach an agreement by March. “Discussions …
Read More »UK: MHRA Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine For Use
The British health ministry announced on Friday that the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for use, as reported by Reuters. The health ministry further noted that they have ordered 10 million additional doses of Moderna’s vaccine to bring the total to 17 million …
Read More »Eurozone Contraction in December is Deeper Than Expected
A survey showed that economic activity in the Eurozone recorded a more severe contraction than previously thought at the end of 2020 and may deteriorate further with the renewal of the general isolation restrictions imposed to contain the Coronavirus, which has affected the services sector that dominates the bloc. With …
Read More »UK Final Services PMI Misses Estimates in December
The UK services sector activity contracted more-than-expected in December, the final report from IHS Markit confirmed this Monday. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit/CIPS UK Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) was revised lower to 49.4 in December versus 49.9 expected and a 49.9 – December’s flash reading.
Read More »The UK Providing a New Aid Package of 4.6 Billion Pounds to Businesses Affected by Renewed Lockdown
Britain announced Tuesday a new support package of 4.6 billion pounds ($ 6.2 billion) for businesses affected by the renewed coronavirus lockdown across the country. Finance Minister Rishi Sunak said that retail, hospitality and entertainment companies will be able to claim new one-off grants of up to 9,000 pounds sterling …
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