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News in review

This week’s News in Review: Middle East conflict impacts global economy, China growth target cuts, house pricing, possible higher US tariffs

February’s Economic Review – economy shows tentative rebound as inflation cools, markets rally and public finances improve

This week’s News in Review focuses on the Chancellor’s 3 March Spring Forecast, including the latest OBR predictions

CPI fell to its lowest level since last March, retail sales rose by 1.8% in January, US threatens global tariffs of 15%

The latest residential and commercial property news can be found here in our Property Review

February optimum month for house sales, Warm Homes Plan launched, and ministers discuss housing progress

High demand for office space in England, London offices update, the (in)efficiency of commercial buildings, Scottish market check

Bank Rate has been retained at 3.75%, average houses prices surpass £300,000 and the UK services sector strengthens.

This week’s edition covers Starmer’s China visit, a U-turn on pub business rates and consultation on a new Lifetime ISA.

In our Economic Review of January – UK growth surprises, inflation pressures ease, markets advance and consumers show resilience