Economy
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Save tens of billions in public money by ending hunger – not slashing benefits, government told
Researchers found that the UK government could save billions if it scrapped the two-child limit, raised universal credit so people can afford the essentials and simplified the social security system. Instead, the government is planning to cut disability benefits which could plunge thousands into further hardship
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn’t just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
LGBTQ+ inclusion doesn’t just benefit certain Brits – it helps all of us
‘The perception of the UK as an inclusive and welcoming place is crucial to our ability to maintain financial stability’
World War II made America great. Trump’s trade war could finally be its undoing
World War II made America great. Trump’s trade war could finally be its undoing
It seems enough Americans, through the lens of the bizarre Donald trump, are pissed off with the world – which includes us
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
Scottish whisky and salmon exporters brace for ‘significant hit’ from Trump’s tariff war
This is how Donald Trump’s tariff war could affect your bin collection
This is how Donald Trump’s tariff war could affect your bin collection
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs
These are the UK regions set to be hit hardest by Trump’s tariffs
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
‘No more room for manoeuvre’: Don’t react to Trump’s tariffs with more cuts to benefits, Labour warned
Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn
Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs will unleash a ‘world of pain’ on ordinary people, experts warn
Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Donald Trump’s import tariffs could ‘completely destabilise’ UK’s car industry
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Letters: Covid was a chance to reset. So why are we still working until we drop?
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
Rachel Reeves doubles down on welfare cuts in Spring Statement: ‘This is change for the worse’
Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor’s Spring Statement
Cuts, taxes and Labour dissent: What to expect from the chancellor’s Spring Statement
DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims
DWP blew tens of millions in taxpayer cash on fighting disability benefit claims
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Bad news for Labour: Voters who feel ‘economically insecure’ far more likely to switch parties
Here’s the glaring problem with the government’s approach to economic growth
Here’s the glaring problem with the government’s approach to economic growth
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
It’s been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here’s why that’s ‘actually quite a bad thing’
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
Rachel Reeves sets Labour on collision course with environmentalists over ‘bats and newts’
Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
Disability benefits such as PIP are actually good for the economy, economists say
Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK’s entertainment economy is changing
Bingo and karaoke with Barry from EastEnders: How the UK’s entertainment economy is changing
Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis
Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis
Energy bills have pushed UK inflation to 2.3% – and we need ‘bold’ thinking to bring it back down
Energy bills have pushed UK inflation to 2.3% – and we need ‘bold’ thinking to bring it back down
Labour must ‘learn the lessons’ of Donald Trump’s election win – or face right-wing surge
