UK economy surpasses expectations to grow 0.5% in February Date Friday, April 11, 2025 - 12:03 AM Description Figure comes as Rachel Reeves contends with impact of Trump tariffs
UK economy unexpectedly contracts 0.1% in October Date Friday, December 13, 2024 - 12:13 AM Description Monthly figure marks blow to Labour government’s economic agenda
UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in third quarter Date Monday, December 23, 2024 - 6:55 AM Description Figures are a further blow to government facing criticism from businesses after Budget
UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter Date Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 10:16 AM Description Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economy
UK economy will enter ‘grey gloom’ until polling day, economists say Image Date Monday, January 01, 2024 - 5:05 PM Description Lower inflation will result in little perceptible improvement to living standards as growth stagnates in 2024, the FT’s annual survey predicts
UK economy’s 0.1% growth fails to hit forecasts Date Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 9:58 AM Description November’s expansion is first since August as pressure grows on chancellor Rachel Reeves to rebuild confidence
UK election draws a veil of silence over bitter economic truths Date Sunday, June 09, 2024 - 10:00 PM Description Neither major political party wants the debate that the country needs about taxes, spending and structural reform
UK election updates from June 21: Conservatives lag other parties in large donations Date Friday, June 21, 2024 - 11:19 AM
UK electronics chain Currys rejects takeover bid from Elliott Date Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 10:31 AM Description Currys shares are down a third in the past year but its board said the bid undervalued the company
UK employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills Date Friday, November 08, 2024 - 8:50 AM Description More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises