UK economy

Starmer's 'blame the Tories' strategy will not hold forever

UK house prices hit two-year high

Could independents hold the key to empty shops?

The Briefing Room. How much trouble is the UK economy in? Audio, 29 minutesThe Briefing Room

'Creative bank' worth £50m planned for the North

Will things get worse like Keir Starmer says?

Help with energy bills urged for struggling pensioners

Five key points from Starmer's speech

Treasury considers extending Household Support Fund

Shop prices fall for first time in nearly three years

Charities fear double energy price hit for pensioners

Typical household energy bill up £149 a year in October

Cost of public services drives up government borrowing

Red-hot rent rises cool but tenants still struggling

Energy prices forecast to rise by 9% in October

Why solid growth complicates the Budget masterplan

UK economy continues recovery with 0.6% growth

Inflation rate rises for first time this year to 2.2%

UK unemployment falls slightly as pay growth slows

King Charles banknotes go for 11 times face value

Bad weather brings rise in insurance claims

Big fall in migrant visa applications after changes

Rate cuts to fuel house price rises, Halifax says