UK economic growth slows in February
A sharp fall in car and computer production weighed on the UK’s economic expansion....
Cost of living worries over rise in benefits and state pension
An increase of 3.1% comes into force but prices are rising faster, leading to warnings from charities....
Energy giant Ineos asks to build fracking test site
The firm has written to the government and says it can demonstrate fracking is safe and secure....
War to cut Ukraine’s economy by almost half
The World Bank forecasts Ukraine’s economy will shrink by 45.1% as a result of Russia’s invasion....
Hauliers fear ruin as produce halted by port delays
Perishable good deliveries are losing quality and value amid congestion at the UK’s busiest port....
Rishi Sunak’s wife to pay UK tax on overseas income
Akshata Murty has previously not paid UK tax on shares worth £700m in an Indian tech company....
Akshata Murty: Chancellor’s wife could save £280m in UK tax
A tax agreement between the UK and India could offer significant savings on Ms Murty’s inheritance tax bill....
Manchester Airport boss warns queues could continue for weeks
Manchester Airport has blamed staff shortages for long waits at security over the last month....
What’s causing flight disruption this Easter?
Foreign travel has got off to a bumpy start since Covid restrictions ended, but what is causing it?...
Energy strategy: Boris Johnson defends plan amid cost of living crisis
Labour says the strategy is “too little, too late” to help people facing rising energy bills....