UK economy ‘slightly larger’ than previously thought after Q2 growth revised up; Greggs proposes 740 job cuts – business live
UK cements its place as fastest-growing G7 country so far this yearThis morning’s upgrade to UK growth in April-June is a boost to Andy Burnham, analysts say, even though he didn’t take office until a
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theguardian.com
30.09.2026
Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low
Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their financesBusiness live – latest updatesFears of a steep rise in mortgage payments and increasing job insecurity have se
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theguardian.com
21.09.2026
British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.
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bbc.co.uk
18.09.2026
UK companies keep shedding staff as pay growth slows, meaning state pension could rise by 3.9% – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as wage growth – used to set triple-lock pension – slows to 3.9%The Resolution Foundation have spotted that private sector pay growth in the
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theguardian.com
15.09.2026
UK-EU alignment is ‘problem’ for US trade deal, says top Trump official
Jamieson Greer says Britain has not capitalised on Brexit
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ft.com
04.09.2026
Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’
Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis findsHouseholds in Great Britain’s cloudiest regions could still save more than £400 a year on their
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theguardian.com
01.09.2026
UK households will take £2,400 financial hit from Iran war, analysis shows
Centre for Economics and Business Research calculates effect of inflation and wage stagnation to end of 2027UK households will have suffered a £2,400 financial hit, on average, from the Iran war by th
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theguardian.com
31.08.2026
Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills?
Britons will be able to buy ‘balcony’ systems they can install themselves from 27 August thanks to rule changeDespite this summer bringing hours of sunshine, many Britons have been unable to cash in o
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theguardian.com
22.08.2026
Biggest August fall in British house prices since 2018; oil and gas prices rise as Hormuz traffic slows – business live
British house prices expected to fall this year, despite ‘Burnham bounce’, Rightmove reportsAsking prices for newly listed homes in UK’s richest borough fall by £100k in one monthJP Morgan boss Jamie
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
UK economy shows surprising resilience – but that might not last | Richard Partington
Weaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumnUK economic growth slows downBusiness live – latest updatesIn the spring the Internationa
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theguardian.com
13.08.2026
Faisal Islam: Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts
The UK economy is showing resilience – it’s worth diving into the data in more detail to understand why.
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bbc.com
14.05.2026
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
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bbc.com
27.04.2026
Faisal Islam: Why the government is relaxed about Chinese car imports
The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.
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bbc.com
12.04.2026
‘It really hammers people’: Scottish islanders hit by highest diesel prices in UK
Inhabitants of the Hebrides and Shetland tell of how fuel costs are putting the squeeze on commuting, services, food and moreAs fuel prices reach the highest level in the UK since Russia’s invasion of
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theguardian.com
06.10.2026
Preppers used to be ridiculed – but we’re all stockpiling now | Zoe Williams
The UK government urging households to prepare for unknown threats with a three-day supply of food and water doesn’t feel like an overreaction. But is there a bigger plan to go with it?There is no nat
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theguardian.com
05.10.2026
US recalls B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford following alleged terror plot
UK and American officials have claimed Iran was involved in the incident in which five British men were arrested near the base
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ft.com
04.10.2026
Own a mobile phone? Then you’re paying the ‘app tax’. It’s a racket and it’s time the UK faced Apple and Google down | Chi Onwurah
A deep-seated duopoly allows the tech giants to exploit the public and developers. But the regulator has powers to stop this abuse – it should use themChi Onwurah is the Labour MP for Newcastle upon T
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theguardian.com
04.10.2026
From the Bayeux tapestry to Glastonbury: top tips and tricks to grab the hottest tickets
Nothing is guaranteed but there are ways to boost your chances of experiencing such in-demand eventsWhether your passion is the battle of the bands or the Battle of Hastings, what are probably Britain
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theguardian.com
03.10.2026
The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot
A third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more If a third runway is built at Heathrow, what will be t
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theguardian.com
03.10.2026
China, America and the new Great Game
Which power will prevail? As in the 19th-century struggle between the UK and Russia, the answer may depend on forces beyond either’s control
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ft.com
03.10.2026