Eastern Airways goes into administration

The UK regional airline had a contract with Dutch airline KLM but this has been terminated.

Bank says inflation has 'peaked' as it holds interest rates

Rates are left unchanged after a tight vote ahead of the Budget later this month.

Will Bank of England governor play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates?

The interest rate decision was made by the narrowest of margins, meaning all eyes are now on the Bank's December meeting.

Why is UK inflation still high?

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

When will UK interest rates fall again?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises

The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech.

Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer

ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases

Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it?

The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth.

Homes without lounges now a reality for renters

Nearly a third of homes advertised on a property sharing website had no living room.

Spooky spending creeping in weeks before Halloween

Spending on Halloween now tops £1bn and UK shoppers are looking beyond sweet treats and pumpkins

Fed cuts US interest rates again despite 'flying blind'

Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision

Reeves vows to 'defy' gloomy economic forecasts

The chancellor says investment is the answer to boosting the UK's productivity performance.

Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded

The OBR is understood to have downgraded the UK's productivity level in early Budget forecasts

Chancellor hints at tax and spend shift to cushion Budget

Reeves said she wanted to ensure the UK had sufficient headroom to provide resilience against future shocks.

Cost of living and tax rises key concerns ahead of Budget

People in the chancellor's constituency share their views as Rachel Reeves prepares for the Budget.

Tax rises could push food prices higher, warn supermarkets

The bosses of the UK's largest supermarkets warn the chancellor against imposing higher taxes on the industry.

US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump's plans lower them?

Trump is under fire from ranchers, who say his ideas to lower prices address "symptoms not the problems".

Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget

Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.

US inflation hits 3% for first time since January

The price increases remained milder than feared, keeping the US central bank on track to cut interest rates next week.

Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person

Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.

The Briefing Room

Could an AI bubble or so-called ‘shadow banking’ threaten the global economy?

Which benefits are going up and by how much?

The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.

Flynn to raise Brexit 'folly' with Bank of England boss

The SNP Westminster leader is also urging the UK government to renegotiate its trade deal with the EU.

Food price rises slow as UK inflation remains at 3.8%

However, the cost of items such as red meat and chocolate has continued to rise.