Reeves' Budget Challenge: Growth Slows to 0.1%
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough budget decisions as UK growth slows to 0.1% and fiscal rules threaten £30bn shortfall. Can she escape the economic doom loop?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces tough budget decisions as UK growth slows to 0.1% and fiscal rules threaten £30bn shortfall. Can she escape the economic doom loop?
The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in Q3 2025, official figures show, with a cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover and Trump's trade war blamed. Read the full analysis.
The UK economy expanded by just 0.1% in Q3 2024, with September GDP falling 0.1% after a crippling cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover slashed car production to a 73-year low. Discover the full economic impact.
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UK unemployment rate surges to 5%, the highest level since February 2021. Payroll numbers fall as wage growth slows. What this means for the economy and interest rates.
UK unemployment hits 5% for the first time since 2021 as the labour market weakens. Payroll numbers fall and wage growth slows. Discover the full impact on the economy.
UK unemployment hits 5% post-pandemic high as payroll numbers fall. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. Latest data concerns policymakers ahead of November Budget.
Top UK business executives are pressing the Chancellor to implement potentially unpopular tax reforms to stimulate economic growth and investment in the upcoming budget announcement.
Influential think tank calls for fundamental reform of Bank of England mandate, arguing current focus on inflation is stifling UK economic growth and investment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her economic policies struggle to deliver promised growth while political challenges threaten her Westminster future.
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