Exodus of more than half a million from workforce ‘puts UK economy at risk’

Loss of employees since Covid raises fears of weaker growth and higher inflation, says Lords report…

Canada targets Abramovich company for Ukraine sanctions seizure

Government plans to seize US$26m from Granite Capital Holdings, owned by sanctioned former Chelsea FC owner…

Blockbuster week for the economy week moves on to jobs and pay as Bank of England interest rate hike looms

Bank of England tops the bill in a key week that will set the tone for…

Ukraine war: Oil prices rise as cap on Russian crude kicks in

Oil prices have risen amid concerns that a new cap on the price of Russian crude…

‘I’m a Tory, get me out of here’: MPs jump ship ahead of the next election

Levelling-up minister Dehenna Davison joined Sir Gary Streeter in becoming the latest Tories to announce their…

Brexit: Jeremy Hunt admits UK-EU trade barriers but rejects rejoining single market

The UK’s finance minister has said he recognises that Brexit has brought trade barriers with the…

The repair Budget to defuse a financial timebomb

On Thursday we will see a repair Budget that seeks to complete the job of defusing…

US jobs growth solid but slowing amid inflation fight

Jobs growth in the US is continuing at a solid, though slowing pace, despite rising prices…

Philip Hammond: Raise taxes for all to improve services

All earners in the UK, not just the wealthiest, will need to pay higher tax if…

Rishi Sunak becomes latest UK prime minister after Mordaunt concedes defeat

The former chancellor will take over from Liz Truss after she managed to last just 44…