The period of July 13-15, 2026, saw a flurry of economic activity and policy discussions in the UK. Key among these were the ongoing considerations surrounding the UK’s digital services tax, with projections on its revenue generation for 2026. Attention also turned to international trade, with discussions around a potential trade deal between the UK and Switzerland expected to gain momentum. On the corporate front, Grafton Group PLC’s revenue figures for July 2026 were under scrutiny as indicators of the broader retail sector’s health. Furthermore, the OECD’s economic growth forecasts for the UK in 2026 and 2027 provided a crucial outlook for investors and policymakers navigating the evolving economic climate.
