Event

Autumn 2026 Economic Forum

This event hosted by UK think tank NIESR explores the key forces shaping the economy over the year ahead.

The UK economy has displayed a remarkable degree of resilience during 2026, with growth exceeding expectations despite rising energy prices. But can that resilience be sustained? Inflation is rising once again and households face renewed pressure from increasing mortgage and living costs, meaning difficult choices are emerging for both policymakers and consumers.

Presenting the findings from our latest UK Economic Outlook, our expert commentators will explore the key forces shaping the economy over the year ahead. Whilst much attention has focused on the Chancellor’s Budget, are broader global developments likely to have a greater influence on the UK’s economic prospects? What explains the sharp rise in government bond yields seen across advanced economies, and what does this mean for growth, inflation and fiscal policy in the UK?

We will examine whether the recent increase in yields reflects temporary inflation concerns or more fundamental shifts in the global economy and discuss what this means for monetary policy.  With inflation above target, wage growth elevated, and the labour market showing few signs of significant weakening, what choices are left for the Bank of England?