UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January

A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.

How fast is the UK's economy growing?

How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.

Bar owner warns firms threatened by soaring costs

A Manchester bar owner fears rising employment costs from April will "kill off" many businesses.

'National Insurance rise will hit us with £18k bill'

The charity says times are already tough for the sector and the increase could only make things tougher.

US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs

The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.

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And will the US President backtrack (again) on tariffs?

Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?

The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.

US job growth stable as government cuts start

Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.

When will interest rates go down again?

Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Warning people in UK could have less money due to US tariffs

Trump tariffs could affect UK economic growth, hitting UK consumers in the pocket, Bank experts warn

Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed

Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.

Reeves's proposed cuts will trigger big political arguments

The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.

Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions

Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.

Why is it so hard to move a runway just 12 metres?

Protests, politicking and planning could stall the runway, despite the government being 'minded to approve' it

Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs

A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.

Gatwick second runway backed by government

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.

Musk, tariffs and tensions - takeaways from Trump's first cabinet meeting

Trump covered a wide range of topics, ranging from efforts to cut government spending to immigration, the economy and Ukraine.

People should consider energy bill fix, regulator says

Households should consider a fixed tariff, Ofgem says, as it announces another rise in the energy price cap.

What is the OBR and why does it matter?

Why was the Office for Budget Responsibility created and what does it do?

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

How does the government borrow money?

The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

Inflation jumps on food, air fares and school fees

The government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January.

Why are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year

Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.