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Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
October 9, 2026FTSE 100 slips as bond yields hit multi-decade highs, energy shares soar - Reuters
FTSE 100 slips as bond yields hit multi-decade highs, energy shares soar Reuters
October 8, 2026Rate hike fears weigh on UK housing market, RICS says - Reuters
Rate hike fears weigh on UK housing market, RICS says Reuters
October 7, 2026'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
October 7, 2026UK 30-year gilt yields hit 28-year high in global selloff - Reuters
UK 30-year gilt yields hit 28-year high in global selloff Reuters
October 7, 2026Shadow chancellor to unveil Tory plans to cut taxes and regulations
Shadow ministers will unveil a series of policies on day two of the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham.
October 5, 2026UK 30-year gilt yields top 6% for the first time since 1998 - Reuters
UK 30-year gilt yields top 6% for the first time since 1998 Reuters
October 1, 2026UK economy grew faster than thought in second quarter, cementing G7 lead - Reuters
UK economy grew faster than thought in second quarter, cementing G7 lead Reuters
September 30, 2026Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years
A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.
September 29, 2026What is the Budget and what could be in it?
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.
September 28, 2026UK diesel prices hit record highs due to impact of Iran war - Reuters
UK diesel prices hit record highs due to impact of Iran war Reuters
September 28, 2026UK warned over ballooning debt costs and slower growth ahead of Budget
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
September 23, 2026New EU industry rules would damage UK, warns Burnham
The prime minister says he will raise his concerns when he meets the European Commission President later.
September 22, 2026Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
September 20, 2026Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
September 18, 2026'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, PM urges
Burnham has said those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.
September 13, 2026UK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
September 11, 2026UK economy beats expectations in July with 0.4% growth - Reuters
UK economy beats expectations in July with 0.4% growth Reuters
September 11, 2026Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed
Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.
September 8, 2026Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
September 7, 2026