Economy

Experts warn motorists to ‘brace for impact’ as Middle East crisis sends oil markets into turmoil – Brent crude jumps to five-month high British motorists are facing an immediate fuel …

Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as trade war devastates British businesses and threatens spending plans Britain’s economy has suffered its sharpest monthly contraction since 2023, with GDP plummeting 0.3% in …

IFS ‘baffled’ by spending plans as Chancellor admits GDP figures are ‘disappointing’ but refuses to rule out more tax pain Rachel Reeves is teetering on the brink of another punishing …

British Beer and Pub Association warns average pint price will smash through £5 barrier as minimum wage and National Insurance hikes hammer hospitality sector  Beer lovers face a bitter pill …

Chancellor to splash cash on hospitals, schools and defence in £113bn spending spree – but Home Secretary Yvette Cooper LOSES bitter Treasury battle as cops miss out  Rachel Reeves will …

Miliband finally delivers on 2009 promise as Chancellor signs off massive taxpayer investment – but critics warn of ‘HS2 Mark 2’ disaster In a jaw-dropping display of déjà vu, Ed …

Chancellor Confirms £35,000 Income Threshold After ‘Humiliating’ Climbdown on Controversial Cuts That Left Millions in the Cold Last Winter Rachel Reeves today confirmed a massive expansion of Winter Fuel Payments …

Fashion giant that started as bomb site fruit stall calls in PwC for emergency restructuring after losing £33.2m – as retail bloodbath continues with Rachel Reeves’ Budget blamed for crisis …

Chancellor announces changes will be in place ‘this coming winter’ after massive backlash forced Labour climbdown – as she unveils £15.6bn transport bonanza for the North Rachel Reeves today confirmed …