3 d. ago Strong retail sales growth in February point to "green shoots" in the economy

The strong figures will raise hopes in Government that the sluggish economy will start to get moving again

Economics

3 d. ago UK economy eked out growth at the end of 2024, figures confirm

This is unrevised from the ONS’s first estimate, confirming a picture of a sluggish economy over the second half of the year.

Economics

3 d. ago Rush for gold jewellery helps give retail sales a boost in February

The strong figures will raise hopes in Government that the sluggish economy will start to get moving again

Politics

3 d. ago Helen Flanagan quips 'I'd be getting dumped' as she makes honest admission about weight and 'feeling sluggish'

The actress took to social media in an open and honest post about how she's been feeling and how her body has changed recently

Events

3 d. ago You could see 'once in a lifetime' galactic phenomenon in sky tonight, experts predict

A 'new' star will briefly be visible in the direction of Orion if, as NASA experts believe, the so-called Blaze Star goes through one of its regular nova explosions today

Politics

4 d. ago Spring statement: Reeves blames ‘global uncertainty’ for deeper spending cuts

Chancellor says tougher measures required to plug fiscal hole after Treasury watchdog halves 2025 growth forecastSpring statement: key pointsAnalysis: Reeves does reasonable job of justifying fiscal prudence but welfare cuts cast shadowPolitics live – updatesRachel Reeves blamed “global uncertainty” as she announced swingeing cuts to welfare and other public spending designed to plug a fiscal hole caused by soaring borrowing costs and sluggish economic growth.The chancellor told the Commons that the UK’s growth forecast for this year had been halved from 2% to 1% by the Treasury watchdog, which concluded that the chancellor would have missed her goal of balancing the books if she did not act. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Union criticises ‘sluggish’ negotiations to end Birmingham bins strike

Unite claims any chance of a breakthrough is being ‘hobbled’ by commissioners who were drafted in to help with the council’s finances.

Events

2 w. ago Sluggish year for slugs as experts predict fewer numbers this spring

After a bumper year for the slimy molluscs in 2024, the Royal Horticultural Society says numbers will be down this spring.

Politics

2 w. ago Gardeners rejoice! After cold snaps, it's set to be a sluggish year for pests

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) predicts cold snaps this winter and the recent dry spell across the UK will have limited the slug population across the board, leaving gardens a little safer.

Politics

2 w. ago Who is Mark Carney, former central banker, who is replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada?

Carney has promised to stand up for Canada amid brewing trade war with Trump and speed up sluggish growth in national economy

Politics

2 w. ago Pupils face larger class sizes due to 'sluggish' teacher recruitment and high exit rates, report reveals

Pupils are facing larger class sizes due to 'sluggish' teacher recruitment and high exit rates, according to a report.

Politics

3 w. ago Who is Mark Carney, former central banker replacing Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada?

Carney has promised to stand up for Canada amid brewing trade war with Trump and speed up sluggish growth in national economy

Politics

3 w. ago Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

Economics

3 w. ago Fresh austerity cuts to DWP benefits eyed by Reeves ahead of Spring Statement

The Chancellor's room for manoeuvre is believed to have been wiped out by global turmoil and sluggish economic growth

Politics

3 w. ago Trump news live: Canada’s Trudeau blasts president over US tariffs with markets sluggish as they take effect

President’s trade aggression causes unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

Politics

3 w. ago Stock markets see sluggish opening as Wall Street reacts to Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Wall Street had a negative reaction as Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico began drawing a sharp reaction

Politics