News in Review Wednesday 1st April 2026

This week’s News in Review: inflation rate stuck at 3%, global economic outlook, consumer confidence dip, car production fall

Key takeaways:

  • Latest data from the Office for National Statistics show the annual inflation rate remained at 3% since February 2025
  • According to recent forecasts, the UK could be among the hardest hit G7 country, due to global events
  • Consumer attitudes about the general economic situation expectations for the year ahead dropped by six points to -37