Brexit has made UK economy and productivity ‘weaker’ than thought, says Reeves
Asked about her promise not to deliver another tax-raising statement, Ms Reeves said: “This year has been particularly…
Estimated 4m people in England and Wales ‘are trapped in a negative budget’
Yvonne Parks, a debt team manager at Citizens Advice, south Gloucestershire, said: “I’ve seen it time and time…
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says – London Evening Standard
Brexit impact on UK economy ‘negative for foreseeable future,’ Bailey says London Evening Standard Brexit impact on UK economy…
London underperforms amid weak UK economic growth
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were mixed on Thursday, with London underperforming, as traders digested the…
UK economy sees weaker-than-expected growth in August after July contraction
Britain’s economy eked out growth in August but expansion was weaker than forecast and official figures revealed a…
Stocks tumble as slowdown in UK pay growth makes rate cut more likely
The FTSE 100 (^FTSE) and European stocks were in risk-off mode on Tuesday, tumbling as traders raised bets…
UK pay growth slows and unemployment ticks higher ahead of budget
The UK jobs market continues to show signs of weakness, with pay growth slowing and unemployment edging higher…
Stocks mixed while pound and gilts slide as UK retail sales beat expectations
Vicky McKeever reports: UK government borrowing rose by more than expected in August, adding to pressure on chancellor…
Lower earners in England ‘need 13 times income to buy an average-priced home’
A lower-wage household in England would need 13 times their income to buy an average-priced home, according to…
Pound hits two-month high as UK wage growth remains ‘stubbornly high’
The pound rallied to a two-month high against the dollar (GBPUSD=X) on Tuesday morning, gaining 0.3% to $1.3638,…