Cost of government borrowing rises on concerns about potential for political instability and rising inflationBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe cost of government borrowing has crept...
Read MoreCap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war...
Read MoreLord committee says chancellor and recent predecessors have allowed themselves too little room for manoeuvreBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves should aim to run a “significantly larger” buffer against...
Read More‘Inadequate economic security’ is putting growth and jobs at risk, says British Chambers of Commerce UK business leaders have called on the government to build an EU-style “trade bazooka” to protect...
Read MoreConsumer 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 MoreBut Iran war likely to blow hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully crafted fiscal ‘headroom’ in coming monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government came in below its annual borrowing target by...
Read MoreDay-one rights to statutory sick pay and paternity leave begin on Monday, and that fits the pattern. From my own life, I know people’s anxieties, and I will respondStarmer attacks Greens, saying vote for Labour rivals puts...
Read MorePM also criticises business figures and opponents of changes, many of which come into force on Monday• Workers, pensioners and children: all better off. Ignore the critics – we really are standing up for working...
Read MoreWe are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerveWhile the UK is only marginally involved in the war in the Middle East in...
Read MorePM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will seek an even deeper partnership with the EU because of the...
Read MorePM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s long-term national interest requires closer partnership with...
Read MoreIn Mexico and Spain, leaders who have capped public costs have been rewarded at the ballot box. As another cost of living surge arrives, it may be a policy our leaders are unable to resist Politicians are not supposed to meddle...
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