Does strong economic growth so far in 2024 bode well for Rachel Reeves? Don’t count on it
GDP growth juddered to a halt in June, backing theory the rebound is weak. The next six months could be tough
The Guardian view on Labour’s economic message: blaming the Tory legacy isn’t enough
Editorial: Without a clearer sense of a national destination, the prime minister risks being cast as an agent of continuity instead of change
Reeves should nail down UK AstraZeneca deal. A collapse would be embarrassing
Chancellor hopes to cut state aid for Speke vaccine plant to £40m. But pro-growth Treasury must not let project slip overseas
Liz Truss leaves stage over ‘I crashed the economy’ lettuce banner
Former PM says ‘that’s not funny’ when remote-controlled banner is unfurled behind her at event in Suffolk
UK unemployment falls as wages growth hits lowest in two years
Rachel Reeves says there is more to do in supporting people into employment and she will take action in budget
Jobs market uncertainty causes headache for Bank of England rate setters
While the overall economic picture looks relatively benign, deep structural problems remain
No more fiscal favours? Calls to tax super-rich gain traction around world
Even rightwing governments are joining in with G20-led push to make wealthy pay, with Italy doubling flat tax on foreign income
Why August is one of the most dangerous months in the financial calendar
Historically, crises have often erupted in late summer, which is why this week’s mini crash set alarms ringing
Jobs market and pay growth are cooling off, large UK employers and recruiters warn
Survey reveals net fall in permanent jobs last month amid lengthening slowdown in employment market
The RBA left interest rates on hold – but don’t get your hopes up for a cut any time soon
Governor Michele Bullock makes clear that any expectation of rate cuts this year ‘not aligned’ with bank’s present thinking
Two-child benefit cap is cementing regional poverty, Starmer told
North-west and West Midlands worst hit, says thinktank, and in some areas half of children live below breadline
Manufacturers and unions join forces to press for UK industrial strategy
Exclusive: Industry leaders urge government to ‘seize the goodwill’ while at critical moment in attracting global investment
A simple solution to Rachel Reeves’ spending cuts? Stop subsidising the banks
A £22bn ‘black hole’ could be filled overnight if Labour stopped paying unnecessarily high interest on balances at Threadneedle Street
The Guardian view on interest rate cuts: helpful for some, but costs are too high for too many
Editorial: Even after the base rate reduction, businesses and households will still be paying record sums to borrow
Bank of England braced for knife-edge interest rate decision
Markets predict quarter-point cut to 5% when policymakers’ decision is announced on Thursday