HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail boss
Posted on 26th Sep 2023
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.
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State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss
Posted on 25th Sep 2023
The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.
The inside story of the mini-budget disaster
Posted on 25th Sep 2023
One year on Liz Truss's and Kwasi Kwarteng's economic policies cast a big shadow still.
Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?
Posted on 23rd Sep 2023
Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.
The deep rooted problem holding back the UK economy
Posted on 28th Sep 2023
The UK has an underinvestment crisis - our future prosperity depends on this changing.
Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
Posted on 27th Sep 2023
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
Job cuts and rising debt means things will get worse
Posted on 27th Sep 2023
Many are hoping the pay squeeze is over, but there are several reasons why some may yet be worse off.
Bills crisis: 'I'm paying for basics on a credit card'
Posted on 27th Sep 2023
Charity Citizens Advice says it has given emergency help to more people than ever before so far this year.
HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail boss
Posted on 26th Sep 2023
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.
State-owned British Business Bank makes £147m annual loss
Posted on 25th Sep 2023
The bank says wider economic problems led to a drop in the valuation of businesses it has invested in.
The inside story of the mini-budget disaster
Posted on 25th Sep 2023
One year on Liz Truss's and Kwasi Kwarteng's economic policies cast a big shadow still.
Net zero: Will Rishi Sunak's changes to climate policies save money?
Posted on 23rd Sep 2023
Decarbonising will cost money but some argue in the long run it will boost the economy.
Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money
Posted on 22nd Sep 2023
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, bringing a run of 14 consecutive rises to an end.
UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases
Posted on 21st Sep 2023
The surprise decision comes as the Bank of England says price rises are slowing faster than expected.
What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?
Posted on 21st Sep 2023
The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.
What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?
Posted on 21st Sep 2023
The Bank of England has held rates at 5.25%, after 14 successive increases since November 2021.
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
Posted on 21st Sep 2023
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?
Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
Posted on 27th Sep 2023
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
Bills crisis: 'I'm paying for basics on a credit card'
Posted on 27th Sep 2023
Charity Citizens Advice says it has given emergency help to more people than ever before so far this year.
HS2: Scrapping Manchester link would be very stupid, says ex-rail boss
Posted on 26th Sep 2023
Former Strategic Rail Authority boss says cancelling the leg to Manchester would hurt other projects.