Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facingConfidence in the UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran...
Read MoreThe damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016Rachel Reeves joined EU finance ministers for dinner in Washington last week, on the sidelines of the International...
Read MoreReport by Verdant says rooting out waste, fraud and tax avoidance would save money that could help improve public servicesA “Doge of the left,” could save up to £30bn a year for taxpayers by rooting out waste,...
Read MoreLeader uses first major economic speech to prioritise public services and reduction of inequality over growthA government led by the Green party would not set targets for GDP growth but would instead focus on people’s...
Read MoreMonthly GDP figure comes as higher energy prices look likely to drive up inflation, dashing hopes of interest rate cutBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy entered the Middle East crisis after a weak start to the...
Read MoreOBR raises forecast from 4.9% and downgrades UK’s growth prospects for 2026 – while also warning of war uncertaintyUnemployment in the UK is set to peak this year at a higher rate than previously estimated, with a...
Read MoreChancellor says she is in close touch with Bank of England governor and is meeting energy companies amid soaring oil and gas pricesBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves insisted Labour has “the right economic...
Read MoreRachel Reeves’s upcoming spring forecast has not led to slowdown, as property tax rumours did in NovemberBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesHouse prices in the UK increased in...
Read MoreAfter 18 months of policy U-turns and political turmoil we are told not to expect any last-minute policy rabbitsPoliticians tend to hate being boring but Rachel Reeves will be delighted if Tuesday’s spring forecast is...
Read MoreRecord public finances accompany stronger retail sales and business activity but some analysts express cautionThe economic backdrop to Rachel Reeves’s upcoming spring statement appeared to brighten on Friday after a trio...
Read MoreGDP in last three months of 2025 also hit by weak consumer spending, with little momentum going into this yearAnalysis: UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026The UK economy...
Read MoreONS reports GDP growth increased in final three months of 2025 after 0.1% growth in previous three monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy expanded by 0.1% in the final three months of last year, according to...
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