UK nears recovery as GDP grows

Britain's economy is on the brink of overcoming its recent recession, with February data indicating a 0.1% rise in GDP, aligning with forecasts. This increment sustains the recovery initiated in January, which saw an adjustment in growth figures from 0.2% to 0.3%. The...

UK passport prices to increase

From 11 April, UK passport fees are set to increase for the second time in just over a year, with online applications for adult passports rising from £82.50 to £88.50. This 7% increase follows a 9% hike in February 2023, marking a significant rise in costs within a...

Brexit charges could lead to higher food prices

Trade groups have warned of potential increases in food prices following the Government's announcement of new post-Brexit import charges on EU food and plant products. These charges, known as the common user charge, will affect small imports of items like sausages,...

House prices grow slowly in March

Nationwide has reported a mixed picture of the housing market. On average, property prices saw a 1.6% increase from March 2023, marking the quickest pace of growth since December 2022. However, a slight dip of 0.2% was observed in March compared to February,...