But economists warn positive growth data does not mean UK has escaped its low-growth trap
US carmaker will also push back ‘irrelevant’ target of selling only electric cars in Europe by 2030
Income inequality between women and men has only narrowed marginally since 2017
NFU warns government that the country cannot import its way to food security
First annual decline in volatile data set since July 2023 but numbers remain higher than pre-pandemic average
Carlos Tavares says Britain’s quota regime could bankrupt carmakers
Political stability, catch-up growth and better luck would make 2024 a good election to win
Index reading well above economists’ prediction marks fastest expansion since May
US-backed Co-op Live takes ‘difficult decision’ to reschedule comedian’s shows
Quarter-on-quarter drop provides some relief for households but quotes are up 43% from a year ago
GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after Germany
FTSE 100 on track for record high after figures raise hopes of exit from technical recession
Inflation persistence is a greater threat for the former than the latter — and rates cuts are a way off
Australian group had been criticised for loading UK utility with debt
Bank of England survey of businesses will ease rate-setters’ concerns over stickiness of inflation
Bank of China and ICBC in a group of four banks behind £190mn loan that matures end of April
Levy will lead to higher food prices and affect small importers the most, businesses warn
PMI reading adds to evidence economy is recovering from technical recession
Their plans should not make things worse. But can they make them better?
Political headache intensifies for Sunak as utility’s parent company Kemble dices with insolvency
Night-time economy hit by changing consumer habits and cost of living crisis
Investors say regulatory conditions make utility’s business plan ‘uninvestable’
Decision will come as relief to businesses after period of rapid increases
Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuations
Pollution from emergency overflow pipes into canals, coastal waters and rivers has not always been recorded until now
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