For the birds? Far from it. At last Rachel Reeves has given Britain a plan for economic liftoff

Despite being called continuity Hunt, the shadow chancellor has set out a proposal for meaningful change

Interest rates held by the Bank of England – but a cut is likely on the way

Rates remain at 5.25%, but inflation heading towards 2% all-but guarantees a welcome cut – and relief for Rishi SunakBusiness live – latest updates

Bank of England leaves interest rates at 5.25% but signals future cuts

Bank’s survey finds expectation of 4.5% base rate by end of 2024 amid ‘encouraging signs’ on inflation

UK government borrows more in February than forecast with highest debt since 1960s

Higher than expected figure of £8.4bn in February could derail OBR forecast for £114.1bn deficit for 2023-24

The Guardian view on Labour’s economic plans: a response too small for the challenge the UK faces

Editorial: A radical agenda is needed to deal with the crises of economic stagnation, political polarisation and the climate emergency. Rachel Reeves did not offer one

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From milk to pasta and bicycles to vet bills, how the cost of everyday things varies

The fight against UK inflation is being won – but when will interest rates be cut?

Prices are still going up but the tide has turned, raising expectations the Bank of England may cut rates in response

UK politics: Jeremy Hunt hints at October election – as it happened

Chancellor says date would allow a spending review to be carried out in time for next April

Jeremy Hunt hints at October election in spending review remarks

Chancellor says month is last possible time that would also allow for review of Whitehall budgets before next April

Labour to make fighting global heating a priority for Bank of England

Shadow chancellor to use annual Mais lecture to set out plans to green the economy if party wins election

Rachel Reeves: Treasury will ‘hardwire’ growth into tax and spending decisions

Shadow chancellor to outline plans to shake up department after Labour election victory

No compelling examples of what levelling up has delivered, watchdog finds

Public accounts committee report shows hardly any of 71 projects due to be completed this month are on track

Hunt says plan to scrap employee national insurance could ‘take more than a decade’

Chancellor’s unfunded proposal would be ‘work of many parliaments’ and depended on growth of economy

The UK economy is climbing again – but the road ahead looks rocky

Figures may seem positive at first glance but the broader picture for UK plc is still one of relative stagnation

Hopes of UK exit from recession boosted as GDP rises in January

Monthly increase of 0.2% after surge in high street and online spending offers relief for government