Economy

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 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

Economy 19 June 2026

Brexit Cost UK Economy 6%: Company Register Data Shows Sectoral Impact

New analysis of Bank of England company data reveals Brexit has reduced UK economic output by 6% over a decade. CompanyPulse examination of 5.6 million company records shows how the impact varied acro

Economy 19 June 2026

Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%: Over 1 Million London-Based Companies Face Elevated US Borrowing Costs

The Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates between 3.5% and 3.75% leaves UK companies with American operations navigating sustained borrowing pressures, with CompanyPulse data revealing

Economy 11 June 2026

OpenAI and SpaceX IPOs Could Transform UK Tech Investment Landscape for 473,000 Companies

Major AI and space technology firms preparing for public listings signal a potential shift in global tech investment patterns. The UK's technology sector, comprising over 473,000 companies, faces new

Economy 8 June 2026

Youth Employment Crisis: Data Shows Real Estate and Tech Sectors Dominate as M&S Launches Major Traineeship

New data reveals real estate companies lead UK sectors while retailers like M&S attempt to tackle youth unemployment with 1,000 new traineeships amid warnings of a 'lost generation'.

Economy 5 June 2026

British Heart Foundation to Close 150 Shops as UK Charity Retail Sector Faces Mounting Pressures

The British Heart Foundation's decision to close nearly a quarter of its shops reveals broader challenges facing UK charity retailers, with analysis showing the scale of the sector across different re

Economy 30 May 2026

Top Chefs' VAT Cut Plea Backed by Data: 83,396 UK Hospitality Firms Face Mounting Pressure

Leading UK chefs call for VAT reduction to 10% as CompanyPulse data reveals 109,659 hospitality businesses in liquidation, with the sector bearing a disproportionate tax burden compared to European co

Economy 28 May 2026

1.25 Million Young People Out of Work by 2031: Data Reveals Which UK Sectors Face Biggest Recruitment Crisis

A new report warns that 16 to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training will reach 1.25 million by 2031, costing the UK £125bn annually. Analysis of 5.6 million UK companies reveals which

Economy 27 May 2026

Energy Bills to Rise 13% in July: Data Analysis Reveals Which UK Business Sectors Face Greatest Risk

With energy prices set to increase from 1 July, data shows 73,815 freight transport companies and 83,438 takeaway businesses among those facing significant cost pressures.

Economy 26 May 2026

UK Brewery Sector Records 150 Net Closures as 2,320 Businesses Fight Market Consolidation

CompanyPulse data shows 109,365 UK companies entered liquidation, with brewery numbers falling to 2,320 as of April 2026. The sector faces mounting pressure from pub closures, rising costs and changin

Economy 24 May 2026

Youth Employment Patterns: Analysis of 5.6 Million UK Companies Reveals Sector Shifts

CompanyPulse data shows 83,655 take-away food businesses and 74,842 beauty treatment companies operating across the UK, as sectors traditionally employing young workers face workforce challenges.

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