Debt interest payments push public finances deeper into the red in fresh blow to Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government borrowed more than expected in October as...
Read MoreFirst quarter under Labour government shows services and manufacturing slowed in run-up to budgetBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy grew by 0.1% in the third quarter of the year, down from 0.5% in the second...
Read MoreONS data shows higher debt interest payments and pay awards for public sector workers pushed figure to £16.6bnBusiness live – latest news updatesThe Treasury has said it will need to take difficult decisions in next...
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Read MoreAnnual drop to 1.7% in September puts pressure on Bank of England to cut interest rates next monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK Inflation fell below 2% in September for the first time in three and a half years, piling...
Read MoreGDP rises by 0.2% in August after flatlining in June and JulyThe UK economy returned to growth in August after flatlining for two months, in a boost for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The Office for...
Read MorePre-election slowdown continues in July despite economists predicting growth of 0.2%The UK economy flatlined in July, after also showing 0.0% growth in June, according to the latest official data.The Office for National...
Read MoreFigures come amid row between Labour and Conservatives over true state of public financesBusiness live – latest updatesStrong spending on public services and welfare pushed government borrowing to £3.1bn last month,...
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Read MoreThe UK Statistics Authority’s chair says linking data sets from departments could aid growth and improve services• We need to make data sharing across government the ruleMinisters could find ways to boost the economy...
Read MoreAnnual rate in July climbs back above Bank of England target of 2%, ONS figures showBusiness live – latest updatesBritain’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month – its first increase since December last...
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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,