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Vacancies increase in building sector after low levels of activity in recent months amid economic uncertaintyVacancies have increased in the construction industry as well as for gardeners, teachers and maintenance workers, according to a new report.Res…
Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billionsRachel Reeves will meet UK regulators on Monday after calling for more action to restrict red tape and spur economic growth.The chancello…
GDP goes in wrong direction as chancellor puts final touches to fiscal plansUK economy shrinks unexpectedly in blow to ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesFor a government that has made growth its overriding mission, the 0.1% decline in GDP in January …
ONS data showing 0.1% fall in GDP in January comes less than two weeks before chancellor’s spring statementAnalysis: Shrinking economy an unhelpful backdrop for Reeves’s growth pushBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy contracted by 0.1% in Janu…
Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Slovenia and Malta as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cutsThe UK has tumbled down the league of affluent nations after almost a decade of welfare cuts and stagnant incomes, ac…
FCA move follows longstanding pressure against new public interest test for announcing investigationsTop City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rulesPeers working for City firms dominate Lords scrutiny panelThe UK’s financial watchdog has bowe…
‘Sluggish’ pace in tackling gender pay gap and worsening employment levels push UK back to 18th in PwC index of OECD countriesWomen’s worsening unemployment and participation in the workforce has pulled the UK behind Canada to its lowest ranking for wo…
Employers lobby group says business activity is falling with most firms expecting worse to comeBusiness activity across the UK private sector declined in the last three months, a survey has found, as weak consumer spending hits companies.The latest gro…
Dave Ramsden said gradual and careful approach needed to balance inflation risks and interest rate cutsBusiness live – latest updatesBank of England policymakers must proceed cautiously – like mountaineers – as they cut interest rates in the months ahe…
Poverty charity urges Keir Starmer to focus on living standards instead of culture wars and immigrationLabour is losing support fastest among voters who feel economically insecure, according to a report urging Keir Starmer to focus on boosting living s…