Economic news and events

The UK economy is expected to grow more than previously expected, according to an average of City forecasts on Wednesday.

UK gross domestic product is...

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful, in a major blow for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to ‘stop...

UK consumer price inflation cooled dramatically in October, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

The ONS said consumer prices rose 4.6%...

An investigation into high food prices has not yet found evidence of ‘weak competition’ among supermarkets, the UK chancellor has told MPs worried about price...

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said he will address labour supply issues and business investment when he delivers an ‘autumn statement for growth’ next week.

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Jeremy Hunt has dropped hints over further support for businesses under consideration ahead of next week’s autumn statement, amid Tory calls for lower taxes.

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UK unemployment was steady last month, though bonuses drove up wages by more than expected, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Tuesday.

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David Cameron will face a more complex and unstable world on his return to government as foreign secretary, with crises across the globe demanding his...

David Cameron has made a dramatic return to UK government as foreign secretary in a reshuffle triggered by Rishi Sunak’s decision to sack Suella Braverman...

David Cameron has made a dramatic return to UK government as foreign secretary in a reshuffle triggered by Rishi Sunak’s decision to sack Suella Braverman...