Bernard Connolly: how are we going to pay for all this?

The latest UK wages data will add pressure on the BoE to push interest rates even higher.

It’s not just companies that are eking out an existence, says Max King. The state is in the twilight zone too.

The downgrade in America’s credit rating was much criticised by the US government, says Alex Rankine. But was it a long time coming?

Gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the second quarter and by 0.5% in June

The Bank has hiked rates from 5% to 5.25%, marking the 14th increase in a row. We explain what it means for savers and homeowners - and whether more rate rises are on the horizon

Inflation was unmoved at 8.7% in the 12 months to May. What does this ‘sticky’ rate of inflation mean for your money?

Analysis The government is discussing plans to cap the prices of essentials. But could this intervention do more harm than good?

Analysis High inflation means take home pay is being eroded in real terms. An online calculator reveals the pay rise you need to match the rising cost of living - and how much worse off you are without it.