81 m. ago 'They couldn't run a bath': Boss of AO World blasts Labour over handling of economy ahead of Budget

John Roberts, founder and chief executive of online electricals seller AO World, blasted Labour for 'a lack of conviction, courage and capability' as he said higher costs have made him move jobs abroad.

Economics

4 h. ago M25 chaos for years as government backs £33bn plan to move London ring road to build Heathrow third runway

The Transport Secretary admitted that Heathrow’s scheme ‘requires major works to the M25’

Politics

9 h. ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as economic outlook gets WORSE and dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare ahead of Budget

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

13 h. ago Britain is in a 'growth emergency', Business Secretary admits as dismal reality of Labour's handling of economy laid bare

As the OBR prepared to lay bare the dismal reality of Labour's handling of the economy, Peter Kyle conceded that the nation was suffering from 'low, slow uneven growth'.

Economics

26 h. ago People are leaving Britain in droves, we face a 'growth emergency' and Labour's tax bonanza IS driving wealth out of Britain, admits Business Secretary

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said he would not 'duck' the impact of the higher tax burden and decision to abolish non-dom status.

Economics

29 h. ago Labour taxes partly to blame for rich leaving London, admits Business Secretary Peter Kyle

The Cabinet minister admitted that in recent years doctors, entrepreneurs as well as billionaires had left the country

Economics

29 h. ago OBR to ‘downgrade growth forecasts for every year of this parliament’

The news will come as a major blow to the government, which has put economic growth at the centre of its plan for Britain

Politics

59 h. ago Starmer’s top business adviser emerges as frontrunner to replace Mandelson as envoy to US

Varun Chandra is seen as an outsider by a Foreign Office going through an aggressive restructuring

Politics

5 d. ago Wes Streeting not ‘comfortable’ deporting children under Labour’s migrant crackdown

The health secretary insisted the number of forced removals ‘should be low’ but admitted he was not comfortable with the plan

Events

1 week ago Tax hikes will kneecap economic growth next year, Reeves warned

Britain could be set for a sharp slowdown in economic growth next year as the country braces for another bruising Budget in two weeks' time.

Events

1 week ago Health Secretary says 'uncomfortable' redundancy delays are 'on me' after 1,600 Greater Manchester NHS staff were left in limbo

The Health Secretary admitted the failing as he appeared on stage in Manchester this afternoon, after the region's health leaders slammed his lacking plans as 'Kafka-esque'

Society

1 week ago Backing Britain’s Entrepreneurs: Coutts on driving growth and connections

Franklin Asante of Coutts explains how sponsorships like the E2E Profit 100 and networking initiatives are helping UK entrepreneurs thrive.

Politics

2 w. ago Keir Starmer hit by bitter Cabinet infighting over Lammy’s handling of jail crisis and Labour revolt on tax

Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell says the Government ‘should be following through’ on its manifesto pledge on not raising key taxes

Events

2 w. ago House prices will rise 22.2% in the next five years adding £80,000 onto typical value, says Savills

This will vary across Britain, though, with two regions tipped for growth of nearly 29% while another is set for less than 14%.

Economics

3 w. ago Emergency planning reforms only scratch the surface of London's housing crisis

Every scheme carries the cost of affordable housing, sustainability, infrastructure, employment and workspace commitments

Events

3 w. ago Businesses press Supreme Court to strike down Trump’s emergency tariff power

About 40 briefs have been filed challenging signature policy ahead of showpiece hearing

Events

3 w. ago To boost UK productivity, ordinary workers must bear more of the tax burden

The key to restoring both fiscal sustainability and productivity growth is to expand Britain’s most competitive businesses

Economics

3 w. ago Waitrose issues emergency recall of popular product containing unlawful levels of cancer

Here’s everything we know about the recall:

Politics

3 w. ago Ed Miliband accused of 'bogus' Net Zero claims after Energy Secretary admits wind farms will generate less power than thought

The Energy Secretary was revealed to have revised down the predicted efficiency of wind turbines by more than a quarter as a result of 'updated modelling'.

Science