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Government borrows less than expected in September

Posted on 20th Oct 2023

The figures have prompted debate over how much "wiggle room" the chancellor has for tax cuts.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 20th Oct 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising

Posted on 19th Oct 2023

We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.

Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars

Posted on 27th Oct 2023

The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years

Posted on 26th Oct 2023

Higher wages seen in a tight jobs market have helped power consumer spending and the economy in the US.

Car workers' strike costing GM $200m a week

Posted on 24th Oct 2023

General Motors details the hit it is taking from the strike, while the UAW union expands its action.

Interest rates tipped to be held as jobs market weakens

Posted on 24th Oct 2023

Businesses appear to be hiring less as the impact of rising prices and rates starts to bite.

Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers

Posted on 23rd Oct 2023

The Treasury is understood to be considering extending a low deposit mortgage scheme for a year.

Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaos

Posted on 21st Oct 2023

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.

Government borrows less than expected in September

Posted on 20th Oct 2023

The figures have prompted debate over how much "wiggle room" the chancellor has for tax cuts.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 20th Oct 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Why inflation is falling but prices are still rising

Posted on 19th Oct 2023

We report this percentage every month but here are three things you may not know.

US mortgage rates have hit a two decade high of 8%

Posted on 19th Oct 2023

Americans hoping to buy a home or apartment are facing steep borrowing costs, data shows.

Russia hikes interest rates to 15% as inflation soars

Posted on 27th Oct 2023

The Bank of Russia raises rates more than expected to try to lower inflation and boost the rouble.

US economy grows at fastest pace in nearly two years

Posted on 26th Oct 2023

Higher wages seen in a tight jobs market have helped power consumer spending and the economy in the US.

Car workers' strike costing GM $200m a week

Posted on 24th Oct 2023

General Motors details the hit it is taking from the strike, while the UAW union expands its action.

Interest rates tipped to be held as jobs market weakens

Posted on 24th Oct 2023

Businesses appear to be hiring less as the impact of rising prices and rates starts to bite.

Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers

Posted on 23rd Oct 2023

The Treasury is understood to be considering extending a low deposit mortgage scheme for a year.

Moody's boosts view of UK after mini-Budget chaos

Posted on 21st Oct 2023

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.

Government borrows less than expected in September

Posted on 20th Oct 2023

The figures have prompted debate over how much "wiggle room" the chancellor has for tax cuts.