UK economy6 hrs agoLabour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch Speaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts. 6 hrs ago9 hrs agoJobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.9 hrs ago12 hrs agoWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.12 hrs ago1 day agoHome sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a dayMore property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.1 day ago4 days agoFaisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bossesAt the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.4 days ago4 days agoBanks expect to be hit with higher taxes in BudgetSenior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.4 days ago5 days agoHealey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of BudgetThe economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.5 days ago5 days agoWhat's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. 5 days ago6 days agoHow much is the minimum wage?What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?6 days ago...
