A scarcity of vehicles to buy, the country's weak currency and high taxes have forced up prices of cars.

Borrowing - the difference between spending and tax revenue - hit its highest December level for four years.

The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.

Northern Ireland's economy grew strongly in the third quarter of 2024, the latest official data suggests.

How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

The rate at which prices are rising is still higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.

The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.