News in Review Wednesday 19th November 2025

This week’s News in Review examines slower UK economic growth ahead of the Autumn Budget, a subdued housing market as buyers wait for policy clarity and major COP30 developments highlighting new clean-energy financing agreements and international progress toward net zero goals.

Key takeaways:

  • COP30 brings progress on clean energy finance, with new UKEF agreements supporting global transition and net zero goals
  • UK GDP grew 0.1% in Q3, with a major production halt and weak services weighing on economic momentum
  • Housing activity slows as buyers and sellers await Budget clarity, though many surveyors expect sales to recover next year