UK Industry Fast Facts
A list of fast facts on the performance of each sector of the UK economy.
51 min read
Analyst Insights
Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest local and global trends from our industry experts.
Wenn das Budget schrumpft: Wo Haushalte den Gürtel enger schnallen – und wo bewusst nicht
Die Bereitschaft zu größeren Anschaffungen bleibt verhalten. Viele Haushalte sparen im Alltag, auch weil sie sich vor anhaltender wirtschaftlicher Unsicherheit schützen wollen.
Trang Nguyen
4 min read
From Splurges to Staples: Buy Now, Pay Later is Reshaping Consumer Spending
More US consumers are using Buy Now, Pay Later plans for groceries and rent. Explore BNPL's rapid growth, key providers and the rising risks of phantom debt.
Adeline Wagner
9 min read
Filtering the Feed: Will the UK Social Media Ban Buffer Growth in the Digital Economy?
The UK's under-16 social media ban arrives in spring 2027. Explore how advertisers, influencers and retailers can adapt as young audiences become harder to reach.
Eliza Dunington
12 min read
Beyond the Straits: How Chokepoints are Reshaping Procurement
From the Taiwan Strait to undersea cables, chokepoints are driving up freight, insurance and lead-time costs. Here's how procurement teams can map exposure and build resilience.
Jack Martin
7 min read
Zu groß gedacht: Wenn Konzertticketpreise die Fannachfrage überholen
Angesichts knapper werdender Haushaltsbudgets und hoher Ticketpreise werden die Verbraucher bei der Auswahl von Live-Musikveranstaltungen zunehmend wählerischer.
Michal Dalal
7 min read
Driving Up Costs: Vehicle Ownership Is Becoming Increasingly Expensive
As tariffs, production costs and fuel prices drive up the cost of buying and maintaining a passenger vehicle, consumers are struggling to keep up.
Jack Curran
7 min read
Fördermittel und Bankkredite: Wie der Mittelstand nachhaltigen Erfolg finanziert
Nachhaltigen Erfolg sichern sich Unternehmen meist durch die Kombination aus öffentlichen Fördermitteln, Bankkrediten und einer klaren Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie.
Alexandra Janosch
5 min read
Blue Dot Fever and the Risk of Booking Too Big: When Concert Ticket Prices Outrun Fan Demand
As household budgets tighten and ticket sales spike, concertgoers are growing increasingly selective about live music experiences.
Michal Dalal
6 min read
From Fast To Furious: Why Australia's Data Centre Boom Risks a US-Style Backlash
US backlash against data centres is quickly mounting. IBISWorld examines why Australia risks the same fate without more transparency and voter buy-in.
Andrew Ledovskikh
12 min read
Growing Spending and Rising Inflation: A US Macroeconomic Update
GDP slows to 1.5%, inflation climbs to 3.8%, consumer spending holds up and the FOMC keeps rates unchanged amid Iran-driven energy costs.
Seth Lee
11 min read
From Automation to Autonomy: Where AI Agents Can and Cannot Replace Procurement Workflows
AI agents streamline procurement tasks like sourcing and contract review, but human oversight remains essential for supplier awards and high-risk decisions.
Christian Romano
7 min read
Get in touch
If you like our blog and newsletter, we know you’ll love our industry research products.
Talk to us today to learn more about membership.