UK economy3 hrs agoFaisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challengeThe economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.3 hrs ago3 hrs agoInflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's BudgetInflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).3 hrs ago5 hrs agoWhat is happening to UK prices?UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices.5 hrs ago23 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. 23 hrs ago1 day 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.1 day ago1 day agoWhat is the Budget and what could be in it?Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.1 day ago2 days 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.2 days 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 ago5 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.5 days ago...
