UK economy2 hrs agoWhat is the OBR and why does it matter?Why was the Office for Budget Responsibility created and what does it do?2 hrs agoExplainers4 hrs agoGovernment finances in surplus but pressure builds on ReevesChancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.4 hrs agoBusiness5 hrs agoHow does the government borrow money?The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.5 hrs agoBusiness2 days agoInflation jumps on food, air fares and school feesThe government admits that stemming price rises will be 'bumpy' as inflation hit 3% in January.2 days agoBusiness2 days agoWhen will interest rates go down again?Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.2 days agoBusiness2 days agoWhy are prices rising in the UK?The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.2 days agoBusiness3 days agoEnergy bills forecast to rise by £85 a yearCornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.3 days agoBusiness3 days agoUK wages continue to outpace inflationPay outstripped price rises by 3.4% between October and December while the unemployment rate remains unchanged.3 days agoBusiness4 days agoFirms plan job cuts as employment costs riseCompanies' confidence falls as they face increases to National Insurance payments and wages4 days agoBusiness
