Government borrowing surpasses expectations
Borrowing reached £14.3 billion.
Inflation drops by more than expected in November
November inflation figure hits 26-month low of 3.9%.
SME lending declines
UK Finance’s business finance review reveals notable decline.
Surge in UK company insolvencies
Registered company insolvencies experience a 21% increase.
Bank rate remains unchanged at 5.25%
BoE MPC vote to maintain current rate by 6-3.