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Corporate raiders target British companies – can they win?Opinion US corporate raiders and buy-out funds are snapping up UK companies. But they may be confounded by our zero-growth, high-tax economy
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Why it's time to rethink the minimum wageThe minimum wage has been with us since the 1990s. But the unintended consequences are starting to mount
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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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?
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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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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.
