Faisal Islam: Reeves will need her hard hat for the next three months
The chancellor hits back at speculation over tax rises, but will need to find the money from somewhere....
Reeves dismisses £50bn ‘black hole’ in UK finances
The chancellor hit back at the idea that the government faces so large a gap between spending and tax income....
Budget to be held on 26 November, Reeves confirms
The chancellor will set out her plans for the UK economy in November with speculation growing over tax rises....
UK cement production drops to lowest levels since 1950s
The Mineral Products Association says the decline threatens to impact the government’s housing plans....
Thames Water bidders ready to clear out top managers
Sources close to the deal accept that the government needs to be seen to be tough with the company....
Google must share information, judge rules in monopoly case
The case sought to limit Google’s online search dominance....
UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves
The interest rate on UK 30-year bonds hits the highest since 1998 as concerns over the economic outlook continue....
Gold price hits record high as investors seek safety
Experts say uncertainty resulting from US policy is making investors seek safer investments such as gold....
Nestle fires boss after relationship with employee
The food giant says Laurent Freixe had an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”....
Scotland scrapped peak rail fares – will the rest of the UK follow?
Working patterns have changed since Covid so could peak train pricing be phased out altogether?...