-
UK unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5% as Iran war puts pressure on businessesThe UK unemployment rate climbed back to 5% in the three months to March while wages grew at the slowest rate in almost six years.
-
UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?Experts have revised their inflation expectations for 2026 due to the Middle East conflict. What’s next for prices?
-
How Britain's economy got stuck – and what happens nextEconomist Paul Johnson analyses the UK economy's inequality and stagnation, and explains why we are running out of viable options to tackle the malaise.
-
Britain is stuck with a lame duck government no matter whatShould Keir Starmer stay or should he go? Either way, the result will be a disaster for British business, says Matthew Lynn
-
Do local election results matter?Winning local elections hardly changes much in terms of the provision of services, as councils have limited power and money. Shouldn't that change?
-
UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to FebruaryThe UK’s GDP grew at its fastest rate for a year in the first quarter of 2026, including a surprise 0.3% rise in March, the first full month of the Iran war.
-
King’s Speech 2026: What was announced and what does it mean for your money?The new parliamentary year has begun, with the King outlining what his government will set out to achieve in the next 12 months. What was announced, and what does it mean for you?
-
Is the UK heading for stagflation?Even before the conflict in the Middle East broke out, the UK’s economy was weakening while inflation was running high. Now, stagflation looks like an increasingly likely headache for central bankers.
-
China, the Iran war, and the US: Diana ChoylevaThe next force that will change the world is China's drive to financialise, according to Diana Choyleva, founder and chief economist at Enodo Economics.
