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Lower shop prices boost prospect of Bank of England rate…
The chances of a fresh cut in interest rates from the Bank of England next week have been boosted by a report that shows shop prices falling at their fastest pa
From tax cuts to breaking the economy: five UK budgets…
All budgets matter, but some matter more than most. In the 100 years since Sir Winston Churchill used his debut as chancellor in 1925 to put Britain back on the
UK to support India hub for female-led businesses as part…
The UK has unveiled a package of measures designed to boost intra-Commonwealth trade and investment, including a Commonwealth Investment Network and a hub in In
The Open University
As the UK grapples with stagnant productivity growth, a new report from The Open University reveals that one in four businesses (27%) believe pro
PM Keir Starmer says Budget will include tax rises to…
Starmer makes a clear political choice ahead of Budgetpublished at 12:24 Greenwich Mean Time 28 October12:24 GMT 28 OctoberHenry ZeffmanChief political correspo
Sir Keir Starmer to warn of ‘harsh light’ of reality…
The Budget will embrace the "harsh light of fiscal reality" but "better days are ahead", Sir Keir Starmer will say in a speech ahead of Wednesday's announcement
Smuggler reveals how he has helped more than 1,000 people…
ReutersA prolific Vietnamese people smuggler, who entered the UK illegally this year in a small boat, has told the BBC he forges visa documents for other Vietna
UK business confidence dips to lowest level since June ahead…
UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in four months ahead of Rachel Reeves' first budget as chancellor, the latest Lloyds Business Baromete
North West business confidence dips in October but remains above…
Business confidence in the North West fell by two points during October to 53%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds. Compani
Creaking public services are costing companies in absent staff, employers…
UK businesses are losing staff working time because of waits for healthcare or caring duties due to underfunded public services, according to a poll of managers
Hunt claims Budget watchdog will ‘break impartiality’ to aid case…
The former chancellor said he was concerned the timing was designed to make the case that Budget tax rises were caused by a shortfall in the spending forecasts,
Tariffs hurt his business. He’s voting for Trump anyway
For almost 35 years, Wyoming entrepreneur Alan Chadwick has run his business importing clothing from China and selling the Western-style gear to stores serving
