The Latest Breaking News on Economy

One in five Brits is neither in work nor looking for work—it’s chronic

More than five million of us are completely economically inactive and claiming out-of-work benefits.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

Unemployment claims rise to 240,000, highest since August

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose the highest level since August but still remained low by historic standards

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022

Scots continue to cut spending amid universal pessimism over the economy

93% of Scots believe economic conditions are worse now than they were this time last year

Insider UK · Nov 23, 2022

Energy support leads to jump in UK borrowing

UK borrowing is on course to hit an eye watering £130bn by the end of the financial year

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2022

What is a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and could Britain have one?

Switzerland’s relationship with the EU is not simple

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Biden's soft landing message

The Biden administration has developed a mantra when talking about the economy.

Axios · Nov 21, 2022

End Brexit rows and use immigration to solve worker shortage, CBI chief to tell MPs

‘The best guarantor of Brexit is an economy that grows. Its biggest risk is one that doesn’t,’ Tony Danker says

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Make tough choices on Brexit and immigration to boost growth, says CBI

Senior politicians are expected to attend the business body’s two-day conference.

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022

Millions more to need benefits as recession woes bear down

The Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts a 13.4 per cent rise in people placed on health and disability benefits

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022

The Observer view on Britain’s financial crisis being made in Russia – oh, come off it, Jeremy Hunt

Britain is largely in the mess it’s in because of a decade of Tory austerity policies, compounded by the destructive lies told about Brexit

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2022