The UK economy is navigating through a period of mixed signals, with recent data offering reasons for both optimism and caution. In August, real GDP saw a slight increase of 0.2%, following stagnation in June and July. This growth was largely supported by a 0.1% expansion in the services sector,...

On 1 August 2024, newspapers and policymakers hailed a significant breakthrough as the Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time since the end of 2021. Finally, it appears to be time to climb down from high rates and reduce the strong medicine prescribed by the central bank to treat the...

The challenges of the UK economy continue and while 2024 economic growth initially exceeded expectations, it has recently shown signs of slowing. Monthly real GDP was flat in both June and July 2024, indicating a pause in expansion. Inflation rose by 2.2% in August 2024, unchanged from July....

Across the financial services industry, understanding a sector’s vital signs – in sickness and in health – is vital. Electronification and greater regulatory scrutiny have driven a data revolution in public markets but also in one of the world’s largest private asset classes: residential mortgages....

The UK economy continues to navigate a complex landscape. Economic growth in 2024 has exceeded expectations so far, with GDP expanding by 0.4% in May after flat growth in April, suggesting continued growth in Q2. While inflation has improved significantly, it has risen slightly to 2.2% in July from...

Changes in arrears growth and direct debit rejections reflect complex environment for borrowers Q1 data from Pepper Advantage’s UK portfolio shows a slowdown in the growth of mortgages in arrears.1 Overall arrears increased further in the first quarter of 2024, but the decelerating growth rate and...

The UK economy continues to navigate a complex and uncertain period. While GDP saw a modest expansion of 0.4% in May, following flat growth in April, underlying trends reveal a mixed economic outlook. Inflation has eased significantly, returning to the Bank of England's (BoE) 2% target for the...

With so much talk of how generative AI is set to make an impact across industries, it is easy to understand why some will take these promises with a pinch of salt. The noise surrounding AI and its potential can be deafening, as firms adopt the badge to bolster their marketing efforts, making it...