Category: Economy

Analysis: the five key charts which underpin chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget plan The UK economy is at a pivotal moment, as the chancellor gives his budget speech with businesses and … Read More

But chancellor will tell MPs that historic tax and spending support will end as soon as UK plc emerges from Covid crisis Rishi Sunak will use tomorrow’s budget to signal … Read More

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Latest: German exports to UK fell 30% in January Unemployment rises in Germany UK house prices rise unexpectedly Introduction: China bank … Read More

Kwasi Kwarteng says emphasis now is on trying to provide critical support rather than reducing deficit Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, … Read More

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as manufacturers report growing shortages and supply chain delays Latest: European markets best day in four months FTSE 100 jumps 1.6% … Read More

FTSE gains more than 100 points after concerns over bond sell-off ease Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Global stock markets rallied on Monday amid rising hopes … Read More

Danger of young people’s futures being blighted by climate and Covid crises, say campaigners Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Green apprenticeships would prepare young people for … Read More

The tax break on house purchases saw prices rise by 8.5% – but is it really the best way to address the housing shortage? Reports last week that the stamp … Read More

Northern MPs tell chancellor his budget should protect high street and tax online retailers such as Amazon Rishi Sunak is under increasing pressure from Conservative “red wall” MPs to go … Read More

Relief bill represents Biden’s first big legislative win but wage hike proposal to be removed from Senate version The US House of Representatives has passed Joe Biden’s $1.9tn coronavirus aid … Read More