Halifax reports UK house prices were flat in November, while BDO data shows weak in-store sales growth. Affordability for first-time buyers hits strongest level since 2015. Read the full analysis.
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
The Autumn Budget pledges £1.5bn and 2.6% GDP for defence, but experts warn AI and autonomy need sustained focus, not just cash, to secure Britain's future. Read the analysis.
A leading tax partner warns that success has become a liability in the UK, driving entrepreneurs abroad. Discover why the Autumn Budget failed to spark growth.
UK construction activity contracted at its fastest pace since May 2020 in November, with the PMI hitting 39.4. Experts suggest budget uncertainty skewed the data. Read the full analysis.
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns UK financial sector risks drifting without radical deregulation. Calls for a 'bonfire of rules' to turbocharge City banks after Autumn Budget reprieve.
The Treasury has launched a formal inquiry into the unprecedented leaks that marred the run-up to Chancellor Rachel Reeves's autumn budget. Discover the fallout and political accusations.
Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty. Analysis reveals the prolonged sell-off's impact.
Exclusive data reveals deep business pessimism after the Autumn Budget, with price hikes and job cuts expected. Read the full analysis from ICAEW.
PM Keir Starmer defends Autumn Budget tax increases, blaming a £16bn OBR forecast downgrade on the previous Conservative government's record. He also faced scrutiny over welfare reform and EU relations.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she was accused of misleading the public over OBR forecasts ahead of the autumn budget. Read the full details and analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces accusations of misrepresenting OBR economic forecasts to justify tax rises. Keir Starmer defends his chancellor as the autumn budget looms.
The UK's budget watchdog says a pre-budget leak was its worst failure in 15 years, blaming leadership and weak IT security. Read the full investigation findings.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under intense pressure to resign after breaking a key manifesto pledge on taxes to fund welfare changes. Analysis of the political fallout and public reaction.
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
The UK manufacturing sector has moved into expansion territory for the first time in over a year, according to the latest PMI data. Discover the details and industry reaction to the Autumn Budget.
Oxford Economics warns UK's Autumn Budget risks a slow-burn loss of investor confidence, threatening the pound and borrowing costs. Discover the analysis behind the muted initial market reaction.
A Stafford cab driver earning £20,000 a year explains how the Autumn Budget's frozen tax thresholds and new EV mileage duty will hit his family's finances. Read his story and the expert analysis.
The UK economy is forecast to slow to 1.0% growth in 2026, with rising unemployment and a stealth tax squeeze hitting household spending. Discover the full economic outlook.
PM Keir Starmer defends his autumn budget, outlining a long-term strategy for growth through deregulation, welfare reform, and closer EU trade ties. Read the full analysis.
Asda chairman Allen Leighton brands the Autumn Budget 'anti-growth' as supermarket sales decline due to disruptive IT handover from Walmart. Read the full analysis.
Over two thirds of UK business leaders fear further tax hikes despite £26bn Budget raid. Discover how this impacts hiring and economic growth.
Martin Lewis warns graduates will pay more in total student loans as the repayment threshold is frozen for three years. Discover the financial impact of the Autumn Budget.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch claims Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, funding a £16bn welfare rise with £26bn tax hikes, contradicts Christian values. Explore the political fallout.
OBR forecasts average UK property price to reach nearly £305,000 by 2030. Discover how new tax policies on landlords and luxury homes are reshaping the market.
London's property market reacts to Autumn Budget taxes as house prices fall and major industries voice concerns. Discover the full impact on betting and housing sectors.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget targets economic growth through business investment and planning reforms, but questions remain about fiscal responsibility. Read our analysis.
Exclusive focus group reveals former Tory voters' disappointment with Labour's budget measures. Discover why key supporters feel the government is 'tinkering around the edges'.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a 'start, scale, stay' Budget for UK tech founders, boosting share options and offering a stamp duty break for London listings to keep businesses rooted in Britain.