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Healey says Treasury discussing ‘worst-case’ energy support for UK households
John Healey said the Treasury is working on “contingency options” to further help with the cost of living should there be a worsening of...
Bank of England policymaker refuses to rule out back-to-back rate rises
The conditions for “persistent” inflation are brewing in the UK, a leading Bank of England policymaker has warned, as she refused to rule...
BoE leaves door open to further rate rises amid fears of entrenched inflation
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey batted away the question when asked on Thursday if it would be “two and done” when it came to...
Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% in bid to tame inflation
The Bank of England has raised rates by a quarter point to 4 per cent and signalled it is planning at least one further increase as soon...
UK inflation to peak at 4.4% in 2027, according to FT survey of economists
Rising energy prices will push UK inflation to its highest pace in three years around the start of 2027, according to economists surveyed...
Bank of England set to raise rates to 4% in push to quell inflation
British households stung by high energy prices are facing a fresh squeeze as the Bank of England looks set to raise interest rates for...
Healey criticised after raiding contingency funds for defence
Chancellor John Healey is using government reserves and betting on public-private partnerships as he seeks to increase defence spending...
Transcript: Burnham’s Budget balancing act
This is an audio transcript of the Political Fix podcast episode: ‘Burnham’s Budget balancing act’ [MUSIC PLAYING] Lucy Fisher Steady as...
John Healey’s Budget spending plans strain credibility, economists warn
John Healey has been warned that his plans to slash the budget deficit are not credible given pressures on both public services and...
Transcript: The winners and losers in the UK Budget
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘The winners and losers in the UK Budget’ Sonja Hutson Good morning...
Chancellor’s Budget placates markets but delays crunch decisions
John Healey vowed on Wednesday to make fiscal discipline his top commitment as chancellor, as he warned the UK cannot “wish away” the...
John Healey hits banks and savers to fund modest Budget handout
Chancellor John Healey raised taxes on banks, savers and property owners to help fund a modest cost of living package for UK households...
John Healey puts UK energy reform at centre of his ‘do no harm’ Budget
Chancellor John Healey has signalled his goal of long-term reforms to Britain’s energy market, as part of a Budget offering voters and...
Britain is trying to cut its deficit quickly — can it do it mainly through tax rises?
UK vows to reduce its budget deficit at a faster pace than peers are built on ongoing tax rises rather than spending cuts — a strategy...
EU pressures allies over looming Ukraine funding crunch
Brussels is pressuring G7 partners to stump up funding for Ukraine next year to offset an expected drop in aid from non-EU countries.
Closer EU ties would give Andy Burnham’s growth agenda real heft
Good morning, this is Sam Fleming, FT Economics Editor, standing in for Stephen this morning.
Growth in every postcode? What the UK economy really looks like
As they enter Amazon’s £107mn distribution centre in eastern England, recruits walk past a sign comparing the cavernous warehouse with...
John Healey to focus Budget on ‘everyday fixes’ as energy costs bite
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Chancellor John Healey will help first-time homebuyers, tackle high energy costs and announce a series of “everyday fixes” in Wednesday’s...
By George Parker Verified, Sam Fleming Verified, Claer Barrett Verified, Rachel Millard Verified, Jennifer Williams Verified
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Financial Times
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Andy Burnham promises Budget cash to end rough sleeping
Andy Burnham will on Monday announce a £432mn Budget plan to tackle rough sleeping, as chancellor John Healey prepares to unveil a fiscal...
Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank
Britain has decided not to join a global defence bank spearheaded by Canada, as chancellor John Healey prepares to throw his weight...
Why is it getting harder to raise taxes in the UK?
Britain faces warnings from the IMF and its own fiscal watchdog that it is running out of space for tax rises unless they are accompanied...
John Healey to give £20bn boost to UK’s business lender and infrastructure bank
Chancellor John Healey is to give £20.4bn of additional support to the state’s business lender and infrastructure bank in next week’s...
‘Relentless’ cost of living pressures behind collapse in UK consumer confidence
UK consumer confidence suffered an “extraordinary collapse” in October, wiping out three months of gains as surging energy prices, rising...
UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn ahead of Budget
UK government borrowing rose more than expected to £24.5bn in September, in a stark indication of the fiscal constraints facing...
UK inflation and borrowing top forecasts in blow to John Healey
UK inflation climbed to its highest level in almost a year and government borrowing blew past expectations in September, in a double blow...
The people shaping the Budget
“It’s very simple,” said one ally of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham last month.
UK Treasury expected to reignite ‘Project Fear’ row with EU study
The Treasury is expected by government figures to launch a study into the potential economic benefits of Britain moving closer to the EU...
Global economy set for AI-driven surge, FT survey suggests
AI is set to boost growth in major economies far beyond China and the US in the coming decade without leading to mass job losses,...
What is behind the surprising resilience of the UK economy?
The UK has not had much to boast about on the world stage in recent years.
Healey says new Heathrow runway would boost ‘growth’ despite Burnham wavering
John Healey has said a third runway at Heathrow would be an engine for economic expansion, in a sign the UK chancellor sees benefits from...
G7 economies plan simulated AI attacks on banks as cyber fears rise
The world’s leading economies have stepped up efforts to guard against a major cyber attack targeting the financial sector and global...
‘Early days’ to see full effect of energy prices on inflation, BoE’s Bailey says
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has warned against rushing to judgment over whether energy price increases will seep into wider...
John Healey signals tax raid on banks in UK Budget
Chancellor John Healey has dropped his strongest hint yet of higher taxes on banks, saying he had “decisions to take” in the Budget in...
John Healey promises to ‘stay the path’ on reducing UK deficit
UK chancellor John Healey has said he will “stay the path” on bearing down on borrowing and meeting the government’s fiscal rules but...
Healey set to pay for Budget giveaways without more borrowing
Chancellor John Healey is expected to pay for all new giveaways in this month’s Budget — including a cost-of-living package — with higher...
Asia warned over zombie companies
Asia has become the world’s largest producer of zombie companies, the IMF has warned, as a rising share of corporate debt is concentrated...
Top economies heading for biggest budget deficits since Covid, IMF warns
The world’s leading economies need to take “urgent” action to rebuild public finances, the IMF has warned, as it published forecasts...
‘Worrying omens’ stalk global economy despite resilient growth
Major economies are defying the Middle East energy shock as surging AI spending helps sustain growth, according to research for the FT,...
Iran war blows near-£12bn hole in Britain’s public finances
The Iran war has blown a near-£12bn hole in Britain’s public finances, according to FT estimates, slashing chancellor John Healey’s...
Conservatives promise big tax cuts in push to win over wealthy voters
The Conservatives have promised more big tax cuts for Britain’s wealthiest households, with a vow to scrap a new “mansion tax” and with...
Banks will lobby Healey for capital rules cut, says senior MP
Chancellor John Healey will this week face pressure from top British lenders to back a cut in their capital requirements, according to...
Healey set to delay difficult choices with ‘breathing space’ UK Budget
John Healey’s first Budget this month is expected to provide “breathing space” for households and businesses, rather than impose tax...
How would Andy Burnham’s social care shake-up work?
Andy Burnham accepted he might “pay a political price” for his promise to find savings from the state pension to fund a new social care...
Blair-era money is ‘not there now’, Healey warns Labour
Chancellor John Healey has delivered a stern lecture to the Labour Party on the need for fiscal discipline in next month’s Budget,...
Burnham signals he will fight election on tax rises to fund social care reform
Andy Burnham has gambled Labour’s re-election campaign on fixing Britain’s creaking social care system and now faces pressure from his...
MPs to consider whether Bank of England’s remit is ‘fit for purpose’
The Bank of England’s performance in managing inflation will be scrutinised by MPs after they launched an inquiry into how well monetary...
Rate rise ‘increasingly likely’ if energy price shock persists, says BoE official
The Bank of England will be “increasingly likely” to need to raise interest rates if higher energy prices persist, even though there is...
Transcript: US Treasury yields soar
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘US Treasury yields soar’ Sonja Hutson Good morning from the...
Treasury open to smaller fiscal headroom to reduce UK tax rises
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Chancellor John Healey may accept a smaller fiscal buffer to reduce tax rises in next month’s Budget as investors signalled that the gilt...
By Chris Smyth, Sam Fleming Verified, Ian Smith Verified, Jim Pickard Verified, George Parker Verified
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Financial Times
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Bank of England does not need to raise interest rates, says OECD
The Bank of England does not need to raise interest rates because policy in the UK is tight enough to keep inflation in check, the OECD...
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