Now playing Next Economy Cash no longer king - how Britain makes a mint from cards The Treasury is making a mint from Britain's increasingly cash-free society. 11/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK Spring Budget: Chancellor cuts taxes as election looms Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has presented the Budget for his economic strategy - here are the key takeaways. 06/03/2024
Now playing Next Work UK firms make four-day workweek permanent after world’s biggest trial A UK study shows work intensity remains lower and job satisfaction is higher during a four-day workweek. 22/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK government borrowing falls: What does it mean for taxes? Hopes build for a cut in taxes as UK government borrowing drops sharply in December. 23/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Brexit: Here is how much it cost for the UK economy London Mayor Sadiq Khan calls on the UK government to "urgently build a closer relationship with the EU" after a new report reveals how much the UK economy is losing after leaving the EU. 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK economy sees rise in November, boosted by services sector UK gross domestic product figures showed a rise in November, boosted by a strong month in services and production 12/01/2024
Now playing Next Business Here's some of the best options for starting a UK pension Retirement may seem a long way off at the start of your career but it's never too early to start saving for a pension. 02/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy One step from recession: UK economy shrinks in third quarter Revised figures show that the British economy performed worse in the last six months than previously expected. 22/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK Christmas miracle: Inflation dips to two-year low in November The latest inflation data signals an easing in the cost of living crisis in the UK. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy Why are UK workers losing thousands of pounds? Average UK households are £8,300 poorer than their counterparts in countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands, according to a new report by the Resolution Foundation and LSE. 04/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy All you need to know about the UK's 2024 economic plans UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has outlined the government’s financial plans for the year ahead in a press conference. Here's the key takeaways. 22/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy Time to buy a house? UK prices are falling, rents are sky-high House prices in the UK fell compared to last year, the first time since 2012, according to official data. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK wages rise adding to Bank of England inflation woes Earnings, excluding bonuses, were 7.7% higher than a year earlier in the period from July to September, official data showed. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK: Is homeownership becoming a privilege for the elite? A large majority of people aspiring to buy a house in the UK find that homeownership is reserved for the elite, says a new report. 31/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest in eight months The latest data suggests a further slowdown in the property market due to rising borrowing costs. 30/10/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise? In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up. 22/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK inflation remains unchanged but still way above target The UK has the highest rate of inflation in the G7, with the EU due to release its own inflation figures later today. 18/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy British economy creeps forward The UK’s GDP grew slightly in August, driven by the services sector. 12/10/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brits regret Brexit but rejoining the EU is unlikely Protests and demands for the UK to rejoin the EU are growing steadily in the UK, where most are saying Brexit has failed. 29/09/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK sees surprise fall in inflation The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the Bank of England's target of 2%. 20/09/2023