OECD upgrades UK growth predictions to 5.1% this year

OECD upgrades UK growth predictions to 5.1% this year amid surging vaccine rollout but says the EU won’t see as much benefit as its jabs lag behind By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 14:54 GMT, 9 March 2021 | Updated: 14:54 GMT, 9 March 2021 The OECD has sharply upgraded growth forecasts for … Read more

Average 2025 wages to be £1,200 a year lower than prior predictions

The Covid-19 pandemic will hit the average worker’s pay packet by £1,200 by 2025, analysis by a think tank has revealed today. A report published by the Resolution Foundation has hinted the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the finances of individual Britons, alongside damaging public economics. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow says that by … Read more

Argos releases its top Christmas toy predictions

It might feel like summer has only just begun, but retailers are already planning for Christmas – with Argos releasing its annual list of predictions for this year’s top toys.   With less than 200 days to go until December 25th, the British store says LEGO Lamborghini, Baby Yoda and a pooping flamingo will feature heavily in letters to … Read more