All news on the topic: British economy

The UK economy is in a "horrible fiscal bind" as it heads for recession and with no room to cut taxes or increase public spending amid mounting political pressure on the Chancellor to do so, according to a report

The Chancellor said it is a "very challenging environment" in the short term, but stressed he has "a great deal of confidence" in the longer-term outlook for the British economy

The UK's blue chip index has moved higher as official figures showed the economy bounced back in August, further dampening fears of an impending recession

The UK's economy grew slightly recently, with the services sector leading the way, the Office for National Statistics has said

The MPC member said the impact of rising rates on younger and lower-income workers is "going to be pretty equally balanced"

Britain is forecast to record the poorest economic growth across the G7 group of economies next year, according to the International Monetary Fund

Shadow Business Minister Sarah Jones held talks with union officials on the margins of Labour's annual conference in Liverpool, amid fears over jobs at Port Talbot plant

A study into 'Bregret' found that half of people believe leaving the EU had a negative effect on the UK economy, while 16% of Leave voters would back Remain if they had another chance

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new 'fare deal for care leavers' scheme that he hopes will boost young people getting jobs or doing training

Labour MP Sharon Hodgson urged activists to collar Keir Starmer, Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves and other top party figures to make the case during Labour's annual conference

In a coup for Labour leader Keir Starmer, the senior lawyer will work with Emily Thornberry and offer advice to the party on protections for women against abusive colleagues

Keir Starmer has unveiled plans for NHS doctors and nurses to be offered generous overtime in a bid to restore the service to its former glory - and clear the waiting list backlog

Columnist Brian Reade says the Conservative Party conference was the bluntest of admissions that for 13 years the Tories have done nothing but make this country worse

The former Tory leader, whose free-market, tax slashing policies crashed the economy during her 49-day premiership, gave her only address of the conference, arguing for even more wild tax cuts, deregulation and the persecution of newts

Negotiations between Tata and the Government over taxpayer support for the plant are said to be progressing, with an announcement possibly due by the end of the week

Frontbencher Stephen Kinnock issued the plea to the Government as he addressed industry experts at the UK Metals Expo in Birmingham and outlined Labour's plan for the sector

West Midlands Metro Mayor Andy Street will sign the UK Steel Charter as he confirms a contract to buy 860 tonnes of metal for an extension to a light rail development in the region

Campaigners fear a switch to electric arc furnaces, which are far less polluting than traditional coal-fired furnaces, will trigger a fresh wave of cuts at the iconic site

The Independent Food Aid Network has revealed the findings of its latest survey showing how charities fear for the coming months as donations plummet and stocks run out

Labour has called on the Government to offer workers at the plant reassurance and "clarify what exactly their plan for UK steel is" as reports suggest an agreement is edging closer

Experts say Britain continuing to pump millions of pounds into 'white elephant' carbon capture projects is "likely the result of significant lobbying by the gas industry"

The masonic mafia that greases the wheels that turn the UK economy has never felt more untouchable, to the extent that I find myself agreeing with Nigel Farage, of all people

Afghanistan, which fell to the Taliban two years ago today, is facing soaring poverty and starvation since the militant group regained control during the fall of Kabul

The helicopter-loving Prime Minister has his head so far up in the clouds he can't see the migrants giving him a headache are fleeing the climate crisis he's fuelling, says Fleet Street Fox

Locals living in Lincoln have shared their distress after roadworks in the area launched for 52 weeks - they fear the temporary traffic system will cause issues for emergency services and schools