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Economy intelligence

The UK economy shapes every business decision - from hiring plans to capital investment. This category examines macroeconomic trends, regional growth patterns, sector performance, and policy changes that affect British companies.

Drawing on Companies House data and official statistics, we analyse how economic shifts play out across industries and regions. Whether you're tracking recession signals, wage inflation, or trade disruption, these insights help you read the wider context behind company filings and market movements.

Economy 9 August 2026

EasyJet's £5.7bn Apollo Takeover Highlights Consolidation Pressure in European Aviation

US investment firm Apollo has agreed a £5.7bn takeover of EasyJet, the latest signal of private equity interest in consolidating Europe's fragmented airline sector as carriers face regulatory and oper

Economy 3 August 2026

UK Fuel Theft Hits £72m Annual Cost as Drive-Offs Rise 20% Since Iran War

Forecourt operators face almost £200,000 in daily fuel theft as petrol prices reach 160p per litre, with incidents up a fifth in five months since the Iran conflict began on 28 February 2026.

Economy 1 August 2026

BP Exits North Sea After 60 Years as UK Energy Register Shows 5.6 Million Active Companies

BP has put its North Sea business up for sale, ending six decades of production in the region. The move comes as the UK company register shows 5.6 million active companies across all sectors, with ong

Economy 31 July 2026

Sainsbury's Sells Argos for £120m as UK Retail Sector Faces Structural Reset

Sainsbury's disposal of the Argos brand to Swift Partners marks a strategic retreat to core grocery operations, as company register data reveals 190,660 online retail businesses now compete in an incr

Economy 30 July 2026

Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% for Fifth Time: What Daily Company Data Reveals About UK Business Conditions

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% for a fifth consecutive time amid Middle East uncertainty. CompanyPulse analysis of daily incorporation data shows UK business formation

Economy 28 July 2026

Government Pushes AI Courses for 14-Year-Olds as UK Skills Gap Widens

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced technical education reforms allowing pupils from age 14 to study AI and manufacturing, as data shows more than one million young people are not in education,

Economy 26 July 2026

Oil Hits $100 as UK Mortgage Rates Climb to One-Month High: Property Sector Under Pressure

Brent crude rose more than 6% on 23 July 2026 as Middle East tensions reignited, pushing UK mortgage rates to their highest level since 19 June. Property and construction companies across the UK regis

Economy 22 July 2026

7.4 Million Households Unable to Afford Essentials as Consumer Economy Faces Pressure

Record 62% of low-income families report struggling to buy clothing, heating and food, according to Joseph Rowntree Foundation research, as CompanyPulse data shows 109,744 companies in liquidation acr

Economy 16 July 2026

British Steel Nationalised as UK Company Register Records 5.6 Million Active Companies

British Steel returned to public ownership on 16 July 2026, employing 2,700 people in Scunthorpe. The UK company register shows 5.6 million active companies across all sectors, with 110,020 in insolve

Economy 9 July 2026

Sizewell B Nuclear Plant Extended to 2055 as UK Energy Sector Shows Mixed Corporate Signals

Suffolk's Sizewell B nuclear power station will operate until 2055 under a new agreement, 20 years beyond its planned closure. The extension comes as UK company register data reveals over 110,000 firm

Economy 30 June 2026

British American Tobacco Cuts 9,000 Jobs as UK Company Register Shows 110,000 in Liquidation

BAT's announcement of 9,000 redundancies to become 'more digital and AI-focused' comes as the UK company register records 110,014 companies in liquidation across all sectors, highlighting broader econ

Economy 21 June 2026

Job Vacancies Hit Five-Year Low as UK Companies Pull Back on Hiring

UK job vacancies have fallen to their lowest level in five years as companies become more cautious about recruitment. Analysis of 5.6 million active companies reveals how the hiring slowdown is affect

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