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- In 2025, the UK economy showed mixed signals as the FTSE 100 rose over 18% and the FTSE 250 gained about 7%.
- The retailer WH Smith and the bakery chain Greggs declined.
- Inflation rose to 3.6% in 2025 due to government policies and higher labor costs.
- The Bank of England did not cut rates as expected.
- Unemployment reached 5%, and GDP growth slowed in the second half of 2025.
