Economic growth (GDP)

‘Stagflation’ fears as Bank of England cuts growth forecast and warns of price rises
UK economy expected to grow by just 0.75% this year, in fresh blow to Rachel Reeves’s attempts to raise confidence
Richard Partington and Heather Stewart
06, Feb, 2025 @7:52 PM

Grim news for Rachel Reeves is good news for the FTSE 100 | Nils Pratley
The stock market is not the economy – as shown by the new closing high after the Bank of England’s rates cut
Nils Pratley
06, Feb, 2025 @6:43 PM

Rate cut can lift mood but Bank’s forecasts are unambiguously bleak
Weak jobs market and above-target inflation will dent Reeves’s growth plans and may wipe out fiscal headroom
Heather Stewart Economics editor
06, Feb, 2025 @12:44 PM

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% and halves UK growth forecast
Latest quarter-point reduction comes with warning households face inflation of 3.7% by autumn
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
06, Feb, 2025 @12:00 PM

Bank of England poised to cut interest rates amid UK economic gloom
Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%
Heather Stewart
06, Feb, 2025 @5:00 AM

How Donald Trump’s trade tariffs could affect the UK
From rising gilt yields to higher inflation, the UK may suffer indirectly from US tariffs
Heather Stewart Economics editor
02, Feb, 2025 @6:16 PM

Trump’s tariffs could have grim knock-on effects for UK’s economy
British policymakers watch nervously, fearing a weaker pound and inflation even if US tariffs are not applied directly
Heather Stewart
02, Feb, 2025 @5:21 PM

Think Trumpism couldn't take root and flourish in Britain? Think again | John Harris
In the shadow of a defunct Amazon warehouse in Staffordshire, I spoke to people who felt the appeal of a strongman leader who ‘does what he says’, says Guardian columnist John Harris
John Harris
02, Feb, 2025 @2:00 PM

I’m a Labour MP – but the government’s ‘growth’ mission reeks of panic | Clive Lewis
The decision to expand Heathrow is just the latest evidence that my party is chasing policies that serve profit, not people, says Labour MP Clive Lewis
Clive Lewis
31, Jan, 2025 @8:00 AM

Labour warned tough laws against people smugglers in new bill could penalise asylum seekers – UK politics live
Refugee Council says ‘many refugees themselves could also be prosecuted’ under proposals
Andrew Sparrow
30, Jan, 2025 @4:05 PM

Northern MPs warn of ‘brain drain’ to infrastructure projects in south of England
Labour figures struggling to explain benefits of major investment in the south of England to their constituents
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
30, Jan, 2025 @2:21 PM

Scepticism in Whitehall that Heathrow plan can be reconciled with climate targets
Emission targets could derail project as campaigners say net zero commitment cannot be met if expansion happens
Heather Stewart, Jessica Elgot and Helena Horton
29, Jan, 2025 @7:09 PM
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