News in Review Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Average UK house price growth slows, London leads Europe tech sector, energy bills to rise, vehicle production stabilises.

Key takeaways:

  • Latest Nationwide data shows a drop in house prices for the first time this year, falling by 0.6% month-on-month
  • London tops Europe’s leading tech spots in latest Global Tech Ecosystem Index, ranking fourth globally
  • Households in England, Wales and Scotland are likely to see their energy bills rise by 13% a year in July