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King’s Speech sets out plan to ‘get Britain building’
The King set out Sir Keir Starmer’s plans for Government with a focus on measures to boost the economy.
Labour to ‘take brakes off Britain’ with first King’s Speech
The Government is set to unveil a legislative programme focused on boosting economic growth and living standards.
Summer rate cut ‘on a knife-edge’ after economy grows faster than expected
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product increased by 0.4% in May, following no growth in April.
UK economy returns to growth in May
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product increased by a stronger-than-expected 0.4% in May
UK economy grew faster than expected during May
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product increased by a stronger-than-expected 0.4% in May
Next government must deal with ‘long-term scars’ of Brexit and austerity – study
Researchers have called for structural change amid a decline in the effectiveness of UK governance.
Labour will plan for growth, not hope for growth, says Starmer
The Labour leader insisted he will not have to raise taxes on working people if his party wins the election.
Q&A: What do we know about Labour’s economic policies?
The Chancellor is set to deliver a key pre-election message to the business and economic community.
UK economy suffering ‘sprain not broken leg’ – Chancellor
Jeremy Hunt also blamed Brexit and the Covid pandemic for the damaging instability at the heart of government.
UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers – OECD
The OECD reduced its forecast UK growth rate for 2024 to 0.7%.