Economic policy
UK urged to change stock market rules to boost fintech sector post-Brexit
Report by former head of WorldPay also recommends £1bn ‘growth fund’ and fast-track visas
Mark Sweney
26, Feb, 2021 @12:32 PM
A $15 minimum wage isn't just about justice. It's good economics | Steven Greenhouse
The US has the lowest minimum wage of all G7 nations, in terms of purchasing power, and the third-highest poverty rate in the OECD
Steven Greenhouse
26, Feb, 2021 @11:07 AM
Tony Blair says 'cut Starmer some slack' over tax comments
Exclusive: former Labour leader says the public has no interest in ‘mouthing off’ as if times were normal
Heather Stewart and Richard Partington
25, Feb, 2021 @8:33 PM
Keir Starmer unites his Labour critics with 'no tax rises' stance
Analysis: party figures fear Labour may be forced to U-turn if chancellor raises business taxes in budget
Heather Stewart Political editor
25, Feb, 2021 @6:33 PM
UK Covid: alert level drops from 5 down to 4 as threat of NHS being overwhelmed reduces – as it happened
Latest updates: UK medical officers agree to reduce Covid threat level but stress health services remains under severe pressure
Andrew Sparrow
25, Feb, 2021 @6:13 PM
Number of UK workers on Covid furlough scheme rose to 4.7m in January
Additional 700,000 people were away from work, with women, young adults and hospitality staff worst hit
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
25, Feb, 2021 @1:51 PM
Sunak’s budget needs to focus on business investment, not just government spending
Without fit and competitive firms, there will be no lasting recovery from the Covid crisis
Tony Danker
25, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
UK businesses plead for further support in run-up to budget
Britain suffering worst economic damage since Covid crisis began, analysis shows
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
25, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
Rishi Sunak freezes fuel duty over reliance on cars in pandemic
Treasury sources say chancellor aware that people are using their own vehicles as safety measure
Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
24, Feb, 2021 @1:07 PM
Labour urges Rishi Sunak to extend Covid self-isolation payments
Chancellor must expand support scheme or risk fourth national lockdown, Anneliese Dodds warns
Jessica Elgot
21, Feb, 2021 @10:30 PM
Readers reply: how can the economy grow year on year without limit – and why is this desirable?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
21, Feb, 2021 @2:00 PM
Johnson’s moment of lockdown truth looms as announcement on reopening awaited
Should PM listen to those who urge a rapid return to normality now the vaccine programme is advancing, or will he heed those who urge caution?
Toby Helm, Robin McKie and Robyn Vinter
21, Feb, 2021 @10:30 AM
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