UK Economy
News, updates and features on the state of the UK economy. Live reporting and analysis on GDP, inflation, Budgets and the latest from the Bank of England as well as comprehensive reports and expert analysis on what it all means for your money.
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Are UK stocks undervalued?UK stocks are some of the cheapest in the world at the moment. Is this an opportunity to back British?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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'Don't rush to reverse Thatcher's privatisation legacy'Opinion Privatisation is working a lot better than is widely appreciated, says Max King
By Max King Published
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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
By Matthew Lynn Published
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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
By Simon Wilson Published
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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.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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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
By Matthew Lynn Published
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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?
By Simon Wilson Published
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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.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
