#uk economy
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UK economy grows 0.1% in August, beating forecasts
The British economy expanded in August despite weak services and construction, with annual growth hitting its strongest pace since August 2022.
CNBC · 1m
UK economy grows 0.1% in August despite spending fall
Surprise growth confounds forecasts and gives Chancellor John Healey a boost before his first budget on October 28.
the Guardian · 1m
Trump forces Europe to release 100m barrels of diesel
G7 leaders agree to flood markets with strategic reserves after Trump threatens to ban US exports to the bloc.
The Independent · 2m
Trump forces Europe to release 100m barrels of diesel
G7 leaders agree to release strategic reserves after Trump threatens to cut off US diesel supplies to the bloc.
The Independent · 2m
UK urged to boost national wealth fund
Unions, thinktanks and charities call for the NWF to be scaled up to drive investment and economic growth across Britain.
the Guardian · 1m
Griffith demands tax cuts as UK economy hits 'nosebleed territory'
Griffith warns UK economy is at 'nosebleed territory' with tax cuts needed to prevent market collapse.
Dailymail · 2m
Manchester United Muslim fans demand Ratcliffe step down
The club's co-owner faces calls to quit after comments blaming immigration and taxes for Britain's decline.
the Guardian · 2m
British Steel costs spiral with no exit plan in sight
MPs warn the government has no credible strategy for the nationalised steelmaker, which is burning through £1.3m daily.
the Guardian · 1m
Bank of England holds rates but warns of war-driven rises ahead
The central bank keeps borrowing costs steady at 3.75% while signalling future increases if Middle East conflict pushes inflation higher.
the Guardian · 1m
Burnham's cost of living promise faces rate rise reality
The PM's pledge of breathing space is threatened by Middle East conflict pushing inflation and interest rates higher.
the Guardian · 1m
Your energy bill could jump £318 in January
Two suppliers now expect the January price cap to blow past £2,000, and the forecasts land in the coldest, most expensive month of the year.
Dailymail · 3m
Osborne: rejoin the customs union
The chancellor who sat in the cabinet that called the referendum now says Brexit wrecked trade, and names the one fix he thinks is easy.
the Guardian · 1m
How to make the government pay you 5.9%
Gilt yields are at their highest since 1998, and the tax treatment makes some of them better than any savings account.
Dailymail · 2m
Britain picked the Pacific, then hesitated
Full CPTPP access finally landed, and the government is already talking up a trade reset that would undo it.
MoneyWeek · 2m