3 d. ago Cadillac add IndyCar star to F1 ranks for debut season in 2026

While Cadillac have already announced their two drivers for next year, a testing role has also now been filled

Politics

3 d. ago Europe’s population crisis: see how your country compares – visualised

How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic realityAnti-immigration politics is on the rise across Europe. France’s National Rally and Germany’s Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) each have significant representation in their country’s legislatures, meanwhile the UK’s Reform party is topping the polls.But the rise of the far-right could speed up the population decline of Europe, projections show, creating economic shocks including slower growth and soaring costs from pensions and elderly care. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget will take place on 26 November

Treasury reveals date as speculation rises over potential tax increases to plug deficit in public finances of up to £40bnBusiness live – latest newsRachel Reeves’s autumn budget will take place on 26 November, the Treasury has announced, amid mounting speculation over tax increases.With the government under pressure on the economy, the chancellor has previously said measures designed to reboot growth would form the basis of her highly anticipated tax and spending plans. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Levy on overseas students will hit towns outside South East England, report says

Research on local economies suggests Labour’s higher education policy is at odds with growth agenda

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4 d. ago Overseas student levy to hamper growth beyond the South East, report warns

Research on local economies suggests Labour’s higher education policy is at odds with growth agenda

Events

5 d. ago Lotto joy for delivery driver winner given starring role in new TV ad

Gary MacDonald went from delivering goods for a living to winning £5m, marrying his sweetheart and starring in a TV ad in just five months.

Politics

6 d. ago Factory activity shrinks as US tariffs bite; UK house price drop – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsNationwide also expects income growth to continues to outpace house price growth.That would mean that housing affordability should continue to improve, if gradually.Borrowing costs are likely to moderate a little further if Bank Rate is lowered again in the coming quarters.This should support buyer demand, especially since household balance sheets are strong and labour market conditions are expected to remain solid. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago Wisconsin meatpackers face labour shortage after Trump orders migrants home

Lack of workers will restrict economic growth and could push up prices at grocery stores, economists warn

Politics

8 d. ago In an unstable world British business should look East to Japan

Japan wants boost domestic growth by encouraging direct foreign investment

Politics

9 d. ago Stop 'taxing everything and start investing in Britain', Asda boss tells Rachel Reeves

Allan Leighton has warned that the government needs to change the way it thinks about growth in order to avoid a stagnating economy.

Economics

1 week ago Starmer's Brexit chief will pledge to lock Britain into CLOSER ties with the EU

In a major speech on future relations with Brussels on Wednesday, Nick Thomas-Symonds will claim that closer alignment with EU rules is a 'necessary step' to boost economic growth.

Politics

1 week ago Britain facing ‘acute challenges’, Andrew Bailey tells economic summit

Bank of England chief tells Jackson Hole event of concern about weak growth and fall in worker numbersBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

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1 week ago UK faces ‘acute challenge’ from weak growth and shrinking workforce, says Andrew Bailey

Bank of England governor tells Jackson Hole summit that ageing population is adding to the squeezeBritain faces an “acute challenge” from its weak underlying economic growth and a drop in the number of workers since the pandemic, according to the Bank of England governor, Andrew Bailey.A rise in the number of people defined as long-term sick and a big drop in young people in work – factors that he suggested might be intertwined – added to the squeeze created by an ageing population. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Rich economies may need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn

Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices

Events

2 w. ago Rich economies will need foreign workers to fuel growth, policymakers warn

Central bankers say low birth rates in world’s largest economies pose threat to productivity and prices

Events

2 w. ago Shetland will play ‘significant role’ in driving economic growth – Swinney

The First Minister travels to the islands on Wednesday.

Economics

3 w. ago ‘Luck running out’ for Swiss economy as growth slows ahead of US tariff hit

GDP only expanded by 0.1% in second quarter, adding to pressure on central bank to return to negative interest rates

Economics

3 w. ago Rachel Reeves is accused of 'living under a rock' as economic growth slows to just 0.3%

Output grew only 0.3 per cent between April and June - a sharp slowdown on the previous three-month period when the economy expanded by 0.7 per cent.

Economics

3 w. ago Boost for Rachel Reeves after surprising UK economic growth in three months to June

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product grew by 0.3 per cent after 0.7 per cent growth in the first three months of the year.

Economics

3 w. ago Business news live: UK economy growth slows as leaders demand ‘no more business taxes in Autumn budget’

Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Wednesday

Economics