Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as minister says water company’s leadership has been a ‘disgrace’The UK government has said it is prepared for “a range of...
Read MoreLatest estimate from ONS says GDP declined by 0.3% in final quarter of 2023Business live – latest updatesOfficial figures have confirmed that the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest...
Read MoreLatest estimate from ONS says GDP declined by 0.3% in final quarter of 2023Official figures have confirmed the UK economy went into recession at the end of last year, after the latest estimate found it had contracted in the last...
Read MoreBank’s survey finds expectation of 4.5% base rate by end of 2024 amid ‘encouraging signs’ on inflationBank of England policymakers signalled at least three interest rates cuts this year after seeing...
Read MoreMonthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government A surge in high street and online spending helped Britain’s economy return to growth in January, boosting hopes that the...
Read MoreSmall monthly increase for January offers relief for government but country remains in technical recessionThe chances of the UK quickly emerging from recession have been boosted after the release of official figures showing the...
Read MoreBank’s governor predicts Britain’s economy will receive a boost when interest rates start to fall later this yearBritain is showing signs of recovery from its mild recession and will receive a boost when interest...
Read MoreGDP fell 0.3% in three months to December after collapse in retail sales in run-up to ChristmasBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year as hard-pressed households cut back on...
Read MoreGDP fell 0.3% in three months to December after collapse in retail sales in run-up to ChristmasBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year as hard-pressed households cut back on...
Read MoreGDP fell 0.3% in three months to December after collapse in retail sales in run-up to ChristmasThe UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year as hard-pressed households cut back on spending in response to soaring...
Read MoreEY Item Club report hands PM new year boost with prediction that inflation drop will allow interest rates to fall to 4% by year endThe UK economy will benefit from falling inflation and lower interest rates in the second half of...
Read MoreThe government’s reliance on the private sector has led to a UK economy on the brink of recession and a crumbling state The economy will end the year on the brink of recession and it is not hard to see why. After 13 years...
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