9 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Will 2026 be the 'year that Britain turns a corner', as Rachel Reeves claims?

The Chancellor pledged today that 2026 will be the 'year that Britain turns a corner' after the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.4 per cent in December from 3.2 per cent in November.

Politics

34 h. ago Bathgate & Livingston Jobcentres aiming to expand support for jobseekers

With new jobs fairs, specialist support, and a continued focus on helping people move into meaningful work, the team is ready to make 2026 a year of growth and success.

Politics

37 h. ago Number of employed people in UK falls again as wage growth slows

Shops, restaurants and hotels particularly hit by slowdown in hiring, as unemployment remains at 5.1%Business live – latest updatesThe number of employed people in the UK has fallen again, particularly in shops, restaurants and hotels, reflecting weak hiring, while private sector wages grew at the slowest rate in five years, official figures show.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the number of employees on payrolls fell by 184,000 in December compared with a year earlier, to 30.2 million. Continue reading...

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57 h. ago Reeves claims UK economy will ‘turn corner’ in 2026 with growth only behind US and Canada in G7

But the UK is expected to lag behind global growth which is projected at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027

Politics

59 h. ago Reeves branded 'desperate' and 'delusional' as IMF warns UK is lagging behind Trump's America

Rachel Reeves was branded 'delusional' as she claimed Britain was turning a corner even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted the economy will remain in the slow lane.

Events

59 h. ago UK ‘turns corner’ as growth for next year only behind US and Canada of G7 counterparts

Global growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027

Politics

62 h. ago China’s economy hit growth goal last year despite Trump trade war and property crisis

Economy weathered a fraught geopolitical landscape to reach 5% target but structural challenges at home ‘are not going away’, say expertsChinese authorities can say they hit their growth goals last year, but Donald Trump’s ongoing trade aggression, a slow-motion housing market collapse and unhappy consumers remain major challenges for the world’s second-largest economy.Data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, steady on the year before and hitting the official target of “around” that pace. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago RBS regional growth tracker: Scotland’s private sector prospects for 2026

“It is clear that inflation is continuing to put pressure on companies and customers” – Judith Cruickshank, Scotland board chair, RBS

Politics

8 d. ago House price growth predicted for nine Scottish town and cities in 2026

Scotland holds nine out of 10 spots in a league table of UK locations where house price growth is predicted for 2026

Politics

8 d. ago Scotland dominates 'hottest property markets for 2026' with 9 locations in UK top 10

Housing markets across Scotland have the strongest prospects for house price growth in 2026, a property website has predicted.

Society

9 d. ago Scottish commercial property: Why Edinburgh’s office market is ‘primed for growth’ in 2026

“We’re seeing occupiers plan further ahead than ever before” – Hannah Done, JLL Edinburgh

Politics

2 w. ago Nine out of ten small businesses in London plan to invest for growth in 2026

Survey reveals business owners are upbeat but realistic about the year ahead after a tough period since the pandemic

Economics

2 w. ago Reeves stealth taxes ‘hammering’ workers while pensioners and benefits claimants ‘better off’

Labour chancellor’s freeze on tax thresholds will mean a worker currently earning £50,000 would be £505 worse off by 2030-31, analysis finds

Economics

2 w. ago Where to buy in 2026: four London areas on the up with new homes, regeneration and house price growth

Under-the-radar London areas set to outperform in 2026 and beyond

Society

3 w. ago Big companies aren’t making plans to hire in 2026: ‘Everybody’s afraid for their jobs’

The unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in November, the highest it's been in four years

Politics

last month FTSE 100 Live 22 December: Gold price record but index falls, GDP slowdown confirmed

The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter.

Economics

last month FTSE 100 Live 22 December: GDP slowdown confirmed, gold price hits new record

The UK economy is heading into 2026 with little momentum after figures showed GDP growth of just 0.1% in the third quarter.

Economics