Thailand reports 11-month cash deficit of 1.02 trillion baht
The Finance Ministry said revenue and spending both rose year on year in October–August, while borrowing financed most of the overall cash shortfall.
Thailand Ministry of Finance
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UK banking sector CET1 ratio holds at 15.1% in Q2
BoE data show CET1 capital rose to £470 billion as risk-weighted assets reached £3.118 trillion.
Bank of England
UK corporate tax receipts rise 4% to £100.4 billion
HMRC estimates £94.2 billion in corporate tax liabilities for 2024–25.
HM Revenue & Customs
UK and devolved finance ministers discuss spending priorities ahead of Autumn Budget
The four governments also discussed fiscal pressures and preparations for the 2027 Spending Review.
HM Treasury
UK GDP grows 0.4% in July
Services, production and construction all expanded during the month, according to ONS’s early estimate.
Office for National Statistics
UK household spending rises 0.3% in second quarter
ONS attributes the largest contributions to clothing and footwear, restaurants and hotels, and housing.
Office for National Statistics
UK CPI inflation rises to 3.1% in August
The annual rate increased from 2.9%, with transport, especially motor fuels, making the largest upward contribution.
Office for National Statistics
BoE survey finds 95% confident in UK financial stability, AI concern rises
The H2 survey found confidence broadly unchanged while perceived high-impact event risk increased.
Bank of England
UK payroll employment falls by 145,000 over year to August in provisional estimate
ONS says the early figure was 0.5% lower than a year earlier; survey-based unemployment remained 4.9%.
Office for National Statistics
UK factory-gate prices rise 3.7% over year to August
Both input and output producer-price inflation increased as petroleum products pushed on costs and selling prices.
Office for National Statistics
UK public borrowing reaches £18.3 billion in August
ONS says borrowing was about a fifth higher year on year as spending grew faster than receipts.
Office for National Statistics
UK R&D tax relief support rises to £8.2 billion as claims fall
HMRC’s provisional 2024–25 estimate shows relief up 5% and claim numbers down 17%, with new schemes appearing in the series.
HM Revenue & Customs
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