GDP rose by 0.6% in first quarter of 2024 but forecasters expect economy to grow slowly this yearBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is officially out of recession after figures showed the economy grew by 0.6% in the...
Read MoreUK constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortages but thinktank offers optimistic outlook for global economyThe UK will be the worst-performing economy in the G7 next year, according to the Organisation for...
Read MoreGlobal forecast contrasts with downbeat assessment for a British economy constrained by high interest rates, price rises and staff shortagesThe UK’s economic outlook has worsened this year as high interest rates and the...
Read MoreTalks offer ‘huge opportunities’ but come at a delicate time after Ankara held up Sweden’s accession to NatoThe UK and Turkey have started talks about a post-Brexit free trade agreement targeting the service...
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 MoreGDP fell month on month after growth of 0.2% in April, reports ONSEconomy shrank by 0.1% in May as coronation hits activityBritain’s economy shrank by 0.1% in May after a hit to activity from a trio of bank holidays,...
Read MoreTim Martin says Bank of England is right to ask firms to be mindful but advice should not be taken too literallyBank boss urges firms to hold back price rises or risk higher ratesThe boss of JD Wetherspoon has warned it could be...
Read MorePrime minister says UK should not sacrifice quality for speed as he seeks to improve terms at G20 talksRishi Sunak has hinted he will slow down progress on the India trade deal to improve its terms, saying the UK should not...
Read MoreGDP fall of 0.2% for three months to September gives bleak picture in run-up to autumn statementAnalysis: decline of British manufacturing acceleratesBusiness live updates: Jeremy Hunt warns of ‘tough road...
Read MoreAngela Rayner to set out plans to ensure tips are paid in full, along with collective workplace grievance rightsHospitality and leisure sector workers are missing out on about £200m in tips every year according to Labour...
Read MoreSpending in shops drops steeply as ONS data shows economy struggling before higher energy bills and tax risesBritain’s economy contracted in March as consumers cut back on spending in the face of the rising cost of living,...
Read MoreBusinesses will no longer be able to take share of service charges paid by card under new legislation Restaurant owners will be banned from taking customer tips and service charge payments from workers under legislation being...
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