British Steel’s Chinese owner seeks huge government aid package
The owners of Britain's second-biggest steel producer are seeking an urgent package of financial support from taxpayers amid renewed fears...
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Train services crippled by fresh strike, as Royal Mail staff walk out for second day
Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if "absolutely necessary" today as members of four trade unions stage a...
Liz Truss admits ‘disruption’ to UK economy but stands by forecast-free mini-budget
Liz Truss has for the first time acknowledged that "there has been disruption" to the UK economy following last week's...
‘UK-specific component’ of post-mini-budget market turmoil, Bank of England chief economist says, contradicting government defence
The Bank of England's chief economist has contradicted the government by saying there is "undoubtedly a UK-specific component" to the...
Post-lockdown boom in jobs market ‘is over’ as employers worry about energy costs and recession fears
The number of new jobs on offer has dropped by 8.3% since last month as employers feel the impact of...
Cost-of-living crisis: Nurses leaving for better-paid jobs in shops because ‘they can’t afford to work for NHS’
NHS staff are leaving for better-paid jobs in shops and hospitality because of the cost-of-living crisis, a report has warned.According...
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng insists government ‘protecting people across UK’ as he defends mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted the government is focusing on "delivering the growth plan" and "protecting people right across the...
Lidl told to destroy gold chocolate bunnies after it loses copyright case with Lindt
Lidl has been ordered to destroy its chocolate bunnies after it lost a court battle with Lindt.The Swiss firm had...
Mini-budget: Do the sums add up after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng gives only half the story? | Paul Kelso
The Office of Budget Responsibility usually toils in obscurity, the dryness of its name belying the importance of its role...
£1bn Serco pension scheme seeks loan from outsourcer amid markets turmoil
The pension schemes of Serco, the government contractor, have approached their sponsor to seek financial support amid a funding crunch...
Fiscal watchdog to give initial forecast on mini-budget after meeting with PM and chancellor
Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng have met the head of the UK's independent fiscal watchdog amid the fallout from the...
UK economy grows by 0.2% after predicted decline
Britain's economy grew by 0.2% in the three months to June, reversing the initial estimate of a 0.1% contraction, official...
Truss and Kwarteng to meet fiscal watchdog today after MPs demand full economic forecast
Liz Truss will meet the head of the UK's independent fiscal watchdog today after a powerful group of cross-party MPs...
‘UK-specific component’ of post-mini-budget market turmoil, Bank of England chief economist says, contradicting government defence
The Bank of England's chief economist has contradicted the government by saying there is "undoubtedly a UK-specific component" to the...
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng insists government ‘protecting people across UK’ as he defends mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has insisted the government is focusing on "delivering the growth plan" and "protecting people right across the...
Mini-budget U-turn ruled out despite Bank of England’s emergency action
The government has ruled out a U-turn on the costly tax-cutting mini-budget and the chancellor will not resign despite mounting...
Bank of England’s extraordinary response to government policy is almost unthinkable | Ed Conway
This is an extraordinary moment.We'll get to the details in a moment but before we do let's not lose sight...
Bank of England launches bond-buying programme to prevent ‘material risk’ to UK financial stability
The Bank of England has launched a temporary bond-buying programme as it takes emergency action to prevent "material risk" to...
Kwasi Kwarteng to hold meeting with bankers as fallout from mini-budget continues
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng is due to meet bankers today in an effort to calm nerves after his mini-budget spooked the...