Economics
OECD tells Reeves: Stop focussing on the debt
The body has urged Labour to focus on addressing years of under-investment rather than fixating on its fiscal rules.
UK debt climbs to over 100% of GDP for first time in 60 years
Official figures showed higher spending on public services, while national debt hit levels last seen in the early 1960s.
The £311 billion Brexit Bill: A stark reminder of how much leaving the EU will cost the UK by 2035
The Labour Party is up in arms about the £22 billion hole in the public finances... perhaps they should consider the £311 billion hole Brexit is about to blow in the UK economy.
Fact check: Reform UK claim that changing Bank interest payments could save £35 billion per year
“Reform UK’s revenue projections appear to be over-stated by at least £15 billion and possibly as much as £30 billion.”
A reminder that the UK is set to be £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving EU
The Reform Party reckons it has found a £140 billion magic money tree- but even if that's true, it still doesn't even touch the cost of leaving the EU.
Labour signals closer UK-EU trade ties
Sir Keir Starmer’s party is focusing on the economy this week as it rides high in the polls.
Sunak in the spotlight amid accusations that he profited from the financial crash
The PM is believed to have profited to the tune of £5 million as partner in a hedge fund at the heart of the 2008 RBS crash.
Rachel Reeves accuses Government of ‘gaslighting’ voters over economy
The shadow chancellor is set to draw battle lines over the economy ahead of the election.
David Lammy says Margaret Thatcher was a ‘visionary’
Lammy defended comments made by Rachel Reeves, saying she was setting out a “vision for growth” ahead of the next general election.