Reeves’s growth plans ‘exactly what economy needs’ say UK business groups – as it happened Prime minister faced MPs in Commons after chancellor backed runway expansion at Heathrow
Will Rachel Reeves’s plan for economic growth work? The chancellor has made an assault on the barriers, but the uncertain global backdrop is out of her hands
Animal spirits: Labour want to unleash them – but what do they actually mean? The term has Keynesian roots and was explored in a 2009 book. Problem is, it can mean very different things to different people ...
Lloyds Banking Group to close another 136 branches – as it happened The bank says that the shift to digital banking has prompted further branch closes
Rachel Reeves backs Heathrow third runway in bid to drive UK growth In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’
Australia’s underlying inflation rate falls to 3.2% to bolster case for RBA rate cut next month Consumer price index dropped to 2.4% in December quarter, according to ABS figures released on Wednesday
Ex-Tory Brexit minister Lord Frost rejects party’s claims over Europe-wide customs scheme – as it happened Frost says joining PEM scheme would not undermine Brexit after Priti Patel claims such a move would be a ‘betrayal’
Trump will not be ‘meteor’ blow to Irish economy, says employers’ group Businesses should avoid panic amid fears US will attempt to repatriate jobs and taxes, says Danny McCoy
Rachel Reeves tells MPs of plans to go ‘further and faster’ in pursuit of growth Chancellor reassures Labour colleagues that climate concerns go ‘hand in hand’ with economic ambitions
Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’
Confused about savings? This is the ideal time to take an interest While Rachel Reeves may be facing financial headaches, the turmoil is bringing serious good news for savers
Government under pressure on economy as British households anticipate worsening finances CBI warns that businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices while debt charity says millions are ‘facing worries’
‘We just can’t take the hit’: businesses worldwide brace as Trump threatens tariffs Across the world, exporters to the US are preparing for an era of disruption if tariffs are imposed
The Observer view: In her pursuit of growth, Rachel Reeves must go green and go local Engaging with councils, universities and developers will be key to bringing the economy back to life
Donald Trump will huff and he’ll puff, but if Europe’s leaders rise to its defence, their house will stand The EU is facing a torrid year ahead from enemies both within and without. But it is still far from a lost cause