Economy
May’s Economic Review – inflation eases despite Middle East conflict, surprise UK growth, Labour market slowing, historic Gulf trade deal
June 4, 2026
May’s Economic Review – inflation eases despite Middle East conflict, surprise UK growth, Labour market slowing, historic Gulf trade deal
Average UK house price growth slows, London leads Europe tech sector, energy bills to rise, vehicle production stabilises
Inflation eased in April, UK trade deal with Gulf partners, Fuel Duty freeze extended and unemployment rate rises
Savills highlight an active but cautious housing market, landlords exit rental market, average house sale takes 33 days
Long-term investment success depends more on time in markets than timing them
In the news – confidence in a comfortable retirement is on the up and over half of cash ISA savers could reinvest
House prices remained relatively stable last month, elections shake up UK politics and manufacturing sees a positive Q2 start
Monetary Policy Committee held Bank Rate at 3.75%, business confidence dropped in April, housing market shows resilience
In the news – sabbaticals on the rise with Gen X leading. Property wealth drives IHT burden
April’s Economic Review – Bank of England holds interest rates, UK braced for biggest growth hit of major economies and UK retail sales rebound