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Next first minister must prioritise economic growth, says business leader

Dr Liz Cameron, of the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, said the country needed a credible plan to drive economic growth.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Next First Minister 'must tackle persistent productivity problem'

Latest research reveals mixed progress across leading indicators

Insider UK · Mar 22, 2023

Here's how to prepare for a recession, if it actually happens

A recession could be on the way. Or it could not.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Jeremy Hunt defends speed of rollout of free childcare Budget offer

New policy of expanded free childcare won’t be fully available until September 2025

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023

‘Productivity problem’ putting living standards at risk

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is slipping down global productivity rankings - and there's no easy fix for the problem.

The New Daily · Mar 15, 2023

'Productivity problem' putting living standards at risk

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is slipping down global productivity rankings - and there's no easy fix for the problem.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

New Zealand GDP down 0.6 per cent in Q4 2022

New Zealand has had a 0.6 per cent contraction in GDP in the December 2022 quarter, beginning a predicted 2023 dip a quarter earlier than expected.

AAP · Mar 15, 2023

What the Spring Budget means for you and your money

From extending the energy bill price guarantee to freezing fuel duty, the Chancellor continued to implement plans to help struggling households

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

UK to avoid recession but see living standards 'drop to levels not seen since 1950s'

The UK economy is set to avoid a recession but people are still expected to face the biggest fall in living standards on record, according to the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

What Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget means for Wales

The Chancellor wants to see an investment zone established in Wales

Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023