Economics
Bank of England set to unveil biggest hike in interest rates for over three decades
The meeting will tell us how worried policymakers are about the slide in sterling and other UK markets, one economist said.
‘Perfectly normal country’: Treasury refuses to publish UK economic forecast
“These forecasts are a vital indicator of the health of the nation’s finances," Mel Stride said.
UK economy sees ‘feeble’ rebound in July as Bank of England could be forced to hike interest rates
"More concerning, July’s GDP remains below the level seen in May, pointing to an overall contraction over the first two months of summer."
Watch: Would North sea gas and oil revenues have solved cost of living crisis?
Lord Heseltine said that Margaret Thatcher squandered billions from North Sea oil on a short-term consumer boom when she should have invested it.
Brexit was about slashing public services, Rees-Mogg admits
The minister also claimed his efficiency drive has saved the taxpayer £4 billion this year
Britain is suffering the worst inflation crisis in the G7
It comes well ahead of the next-highest inflation rates seen amongst the G7 countries
Privatisation of England’s water was an ‘organised rip-off’
A Treasury official working on the water privatisation project said the scheme failed to secure value for both taxpayers and water consumers.
Inflation hits double figures and reaches new 40-year high
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's spokesperson has said there will be no further government intervention before the Tory leadership race ends
Unite secure thousands of BA staff a pay rise of 13% on average
It comes as UK workers suffer a record-breaking pay slump