The economy
Economy stagnates in Q4 2019
New figures reveal slowdown in services and manufacturing
Read more »Warning bells as rental numbers plunge
Number of new rental properties falls.
Read more »Main parties pledge February Budget
Fiscal event likely within 100 days of election.
Read more »Christmas shoppers to spend £4.4bn with small retailers
93% feel it’s important to support local businesses in December.
Read more »Conservatives promise to freeze main tax rates
Tories let no rabbits come out of the hat.
Read more »UK avoids slipping into 2019 recession
ONS figures show GDP grew in Q3 2019.
Read more »Over-50s fuel increase in freelancers
Redundancies are the driving force behind the shift.
Read more »UK avoids recession, latest figures show
Growth in Q3 better than expected.
Read more »Chancellor announces spending plans
Business groups call for more support.
Read more »Carers’ allowance in line for reform
Select committee calls for Government action.
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