3 h. ago A slowing wartime economy pushes the Kremlin to tap consumers for revenue

Russia's economy has slowed after two years of robust growth fueled by the war in Ukraine

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15 h. ago Nigel Farage is today’s Enoch Powell and his appeal down to slow economy, says minister

Business secretary Peter Kyle says appeal of far-right parties like Reform due to ‘their dogma of disruption, division and despair’Nigel Farage is “today’s incarnation of the politics of Enoch Powell”, the business secretary, Peter Kyle, said at the Co-operative party conference.Kyle described Reform UK as “far right”, while stressing that boosting economic growth was needed to “build an economy and a politics that people can trust to deliver for themselves, their families and their communities”. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Fears Labour's 'big tax' Budget will spark recession after economy stalls with GDP up just 0.1% in third quarter... but Reeves blames hackers

Analysts voiced alarm about the outlook after the UK eked out a paltry 0.1 per cent expansion of GDP in the third quarter of the year.

Economics

69 h. ago UK exports to US hit lowest level since January 2022 as tariffs bite – business live

New economic data shows fall in UK exports to the US, as Britain’s economy shrinks in SeptemberChancellor Rachel Reeves is harking back to the happier days of stronger growth in the first two quarters of this year.Responding to this morning’s GDP figures, Reeves says:“We had the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first half of the year, but there’s more to do to build an economy that works for working people.At my Budget later this month, I will take the fair decisions to build a strong economy that helps us to continue to cut waiting lists, cut the national debt and cut the cost of living.” Continue reading...

Economics

69 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 13 November: Index lower as Aviva, Rolls and Burberry report, GDP disappoints

Rachel Reeves was handed an unwelcome pre-Budget surprise today when official figures showed the economy ground almost to a halt over the three months to September.

Politics

2 d. ago What about that growth drive, Chancellor? Labour stalls economy with GDP up just 0.1% in third quarter after dire September

UK plc eked out a 0.1 per cent GDP expansion in the third quarter of the year, worse than analysts had expected.

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2 d. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls close to zero in run up to Budget

GDP inches ahead by just 0.1% in the third quarter in a grim set of figures that one City analyst said revived the spectre of recession

Economics

2 d. ago UK economy latest: Growth slower than expected at 0.1% ahead of crucial Reeves Budget

UK economic growth has slowed further over the third quarter of 2025 ahead of the autumn Budget

Economics

2 d. ago New blow for Reeves as economy stalls in run up to the Budget

GDP rose by just 0.1% in the third quarter in what one City analyst described as a “kick in the teeth” for the Chancellor

Economics

2 d. ago What about that growth drive, Chancellor? Labour stalls economy as GDP slumps to just 0.1% in first quarter after dire September

UK plc eked out a 0.1 per cent GDP expansion in the first quarter of the year, worse than analysts had expected.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP presiding over 'low growth economy' as poor jobs and low wages blamed

A "damning" report warns slower growth in Scotland’s tax base is as a result of poor jobs and low wages.

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish economy 'stuck in doom loop' as low growth weakens tax impact

The Conservatives accused the SNP of ‘choking earnings and growth’

Economics

9 d. ago UK economic growth set to slump next year if income tax goes up, warns City forecaster

Research firm Morningstar slashes its GDP growth prediction from 1.5% to just 0.5% in 2026

Events

1 week ago ‘We’re leading the way’: Starmer defends plans for green economy before Cop30

PM defies critics calling for a slowdown as he flies to Brazil, where he may have frosty reception after opting out of tropical forest fundUK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forestsThe UK will lead on tackling the climate crisis, the prime minister vowed on Wednesday, despite critics calling for a slowdown, because shifting to a low-carbon economy will cut bills, boost economic growth and bring national renewal.But his words risked being overshadowed by a bitter row over funding for tropical forest preservation at the UN Cop30 climate conference. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Europe's economy shows modest growth of 0.2%, held back by laggard Germany

Europe's economy has grown by a modest 0.2% in the third quarter, according to official figures released Thursday

Politics

2 w. ago Cost of car finance scandal could cause 'significant' hit to UK economy, Santander boss warns

The group's chief executive Mike Regnier said current proposals 'could significantly impact jobs, growth and the broader UK economy'.

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3 w. ago Angela Rayner's 'Unemployment Rights Bill' will kneecap the UK's economy for good, writes ANDREW GRIFFITH

ANDREW GRIFFITH: Last week, Business Secretary Peter Kyle described the UK economy as being in a 'growth emergency'. By the way he spoke, you'd be forgiven for thinking he was in opposition.

Economics

3 w. ago Once the AI bubble pops, we’ll all suffer. Could that be better than letting it grow unabated?

The world will be pushed into a recession, but perhaps we can build something more promising from the piecesThe world economy hinges on the success or failure of artificial intelligence. It’s becoming apparent that we are probably doomed either way.Employment growth is stuck and wage growth is slowing, especially among low-paying jobs. Loan delinquencies are rising, driving an increase in bankruptcies. Consumer confidence has collapsed. And reckless policymaking is taking its toll. Donald Trump’s trade war is cutting farmers’ access to the Chinese market and manufacturers’ access to Chinese rare-earth magnets. His clampdown on migration is hitting access to labor, from agriculture to healthcare. The drawn-out government shutdown is starting to sap economic growth. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row

Annual September rate confounds forecasts of a rise, as pace of food price growth slows for first time since MarchBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation was unchanged last month at 3.8%, confounding expectations of a rise, in welcome news for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she plans for her crucial budget next month.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that inflation measured on the consumer prices index remained at the same level in September as in August and July. Continue reading...

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