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Survey of bosses shows energy prices also a concern, as Bank policymakers warn inflation may take longer to dropBusiness confidence fell to its lowest level on record in September, driven by concerns over soaring costs, according to a survey of bosses….
Prime minister lambasts Nigel Farage and the politics of Reform in combative Labour conference speechKeir Starmer has warned that Britain faces an era-defining choice between Labour and the populist right, as he launched a scathing attack on Nigel Fara…
In a combative speech, the prime minister will pledge to raise living standards and ‘face down’ threats of a volatile worldKeir Starmer will attempt to brush aside critics of his economic strategy by insisting it can be the “antidote to division” being…
Analysis finds value of moved pensions savings could raise similar revenue by 2029 as a year’s air passenger dutyUK politics live – latest updatesAllowing Hongkongers who have moved to the UK to stay permanently after five years could net more than £4b…
International body warns British rate will be higher than that in US, despite effects of Trump tariffsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is set to suffer the highest inflation among G7 nations this year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
Policymakers vote as expected for pause, with rate of annual price rises running at nearly double 2% targetBank of England policymakers have left interest rates on hold at 4% amid concerns about persistent above-target inflation.The central bank’s nine…
Retailer says economic outlook clouded by fall in job opportunities and government overspending Bosses at the clothing and homeware chain Next are forecasting years of “anaemic growth” across the UK, with the retailer claiming that regulation, governme…
Former Bank chief economist Andy Haldane says left-behind communities need investment to stem populist tideDefeating far-right populism will require Labour to radically overhaul its “arid” approach to raising living standards in left-behind communities…
Chancellor hosting Downing Street talks with Treasury secretary, which are aimed at securing more US investmentRachel Reeves will host the bosses of top US and UK financial firms in Downing Street on Tuesday morning, as Donald Trump begins his official…
Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checksLabour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals…