The economy
Government borrowing eases in May
Tax receipts were £1.7bn higher than predicted.
Read more »Research reveals increase in cryptoasset ownership
More holders view them as a legitimate investment.
Read more »The economy grew by 2.3% in April 2021
Local holidays and hospitality drove the boost.
Read more »Government borrowing surpasses £30bn in April
The data comes from a joint ONS-Treasury report.
Read more »Inflation increases to 1.6%
It is a return to pre-pandemic inflation levels.
Read more »Economy grew by 2.1% in March 2021
The economy nevertheless shrank over the first quarter.
Read more »Queen’s speech promises national recovery
It failed to indulge any specific fiscal policies.
Read more »UK 2021 growth prospects brighten
Economists predict fastest growth since 1941.
Read more »3 in 5 support using tax to fight climate change
Carbon taxes are most popular.
Read more »Fuel and clothing prices push up inflation
Food prices fell over the same period.
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