Reeves refuses to rule out tax rises after economy shrinks

The chancellor highlights "uncertainty" in the world as economists warn of tax rises if the economy fails to grow.

Council tax expected to rise by 5% a year

Council tax is expected to rise by 5% a year to pay for local services, documents in the Spending Review suggest.

Spending review frustrates transport campaigners

Projects in the South West were not included in the chancellor's spending review on Wednesday.

Welcome for housing pledge - but is it too late for some?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges £39bn across 10 years for social and affordable housing in England.

People on £10,000 to £71,000 react to the UK's spending plans

After the government outlined its spending plans, people with a range of incomes give us their reaction.

Casement to get £50m from government in Spending Review

The government is making financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.

US inflation ticks higher but tariff impact remains muted

Higher prices for some items were offset by declines in other areas, such as petrol, airfares and clothing.

Could Spending Review turn new page for North and voters?

James Vincent looks at the issues that could emerge from Rachel Reeves' announcement.

World Bank predicts worst decade for global growth since 60s

The US, Japan and the euro area are all expected to have lower growth as Trump's tariffs bite.

UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall

The employment market is "weakening" official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.

'I studied to be an NHS midwife but £60k debt and no jobs made me quit'

Voters in West Yorkshire explain where they want to see government cash ahead of the Spending Review.

Dr Martens profits slump by more than 90%

The company says a challenging market and uncertainty about tariffs are having an effect.

Tariffs prompt record plunge in US imports

American purchases of Canadian goods in April fell to the lowest level since 2021.

Europe cuts interest rates as Trump's tariffs loom

The eurozone's central bank makes its eighth cut but warns US tariffs will weigh on the economy.

UK inflation rate: How quickly are prices rising?

UK Inflation has fallen but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.

When will interest rates go down again?

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

UK inflation number too high after data blunder

The UK's statistics agency says April's inflation figure was too high after it was given incorrect road tax data.

The Briefing Room

From McKinley to Trump, the rise, fall and rise again of US tariffs.

Debt and trade issues weaken UK growth, OECD says

The policy group lowers its UK economy forecast due to trade barriers and Britain's "very thin" financial buffer.

Lower energy costs make retirement less expensive

A one-person household needs £13,400 a year for a basic standards of living in retirement, a report suggests.

First-time buyers typically borrowing for 31 years

Mortgage lengths have stayed above 30 years despite some falls in interest rates.

Panorama

Ros Atkins sets out to discover the truth about how our money is spent

IFS says tough public spending choices unavoidable

With the NHS and defence getting more funding, cuts to other areas are inevitable, the influential think tank says.

Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon

Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily.