Economic Review May 2025
4 June 2025
GDP unexpectedly rose by 0.7% in Q1 2025, driven by services, production and investment growth The Bank of England cut interest rates despite inflation jumping
GDP unexpectedly rose by 0.7% in Q1 2025, driven by services, production and investment growth The Bank of England cut interest rates despite inflation jumping
Research highlights key differences in wealth transfer preferences and family financial priorities between men and women Top financial priorities for 2025 include enjoying life (34%),
Over 15,000 active customers and £622m in lending recorded in Q4 2024, up from £525m in Q4 2023 A 3.3% increase in UK house prices
Knight Frank raises its UK house price growth forecast to 3.5% for 2025 amid rate cut optimism March saw a surge in transactions as buyers
Q1 2025 West End investments hit £1.71bn, driven by three major transactions despite fewer deals UK commercial property demand is rebounding, with offices and industrials
Economic and political uncertainty can lead to impulsive financial decisions—long-term planning is key Media headlines create noise, but financial plans should be tailored to personal
Income protection demand is expected to grow, with 51% of financial advisers predicting an increase in 2025 44% of advisers anticipate rising demand for life
30% of Brits moved home in the past three years, motivated by lifestyle changes and space One in six homeowners plan to relocate this year,
13 million UK adults are sitting on £430bn in cash, potentially missing out on higher long-term investment returns Many savers find investing too complex—74% need
IHT receipts topped £6.3bn in the eight months to December, a £600m increase on the same period the previous year OBR predicts IHT receipts will
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Home & Finance is registered in England and Wales.Registered office, 14 New Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LN.
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