Unite considers exempting some workers from strike action after discussions with Labour leadership
First-quarter growth rose ahead of pace predicted by Bank of England
Upward revision to 0.7% was driven by stronger household spending
Central bank concerned that risks in sector backing 2mn UK private-sector employees could spill over to rest of economy
Britain enjoys strong services exports and a solid education system but low productivity growth and stagnant living standards
Proposed friendship agreement put on hold after businesses express concerns
CMIT is pushing for reform in a bid to end malaise engulfing London market
Public finance data shows large debt challenge facing next government
Rachel Reeves says she is focused on increasing UK output, rather than ‘fiddling around with tax rates’
Shadow chancellor also wants to secure billions of pounds of investment via an international summit
From electric cars to insourcing, a look at the small print of the party’s plans
Housing, planning reform and financial resilience are key to kickstarting growth
Companies need the next prime minister to act as their champion on the global stage
Transatlantic trade association says employment and competition regulation are among issues making members ‘anxious’
Labour has already produced document signed by more than 100 corporate figures
Data highlights shift towards ‘experience-based’ leisure in town and city centres in England and Wales since 2010
FT looks at Labour would-be chancellor’s time as chair of Commons business committee
People with cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and diabetes among those struggling with medicine shortages
Signatories to letter say UK opposition party has changed as they criticise Tories’ handling of economy
Figures obtained via freedom of information laws come as water pollution rises up political agenda
UK shadow chancellor says Labour within ‘touching distance’ of victory on July 4
Executives want winning party to have strong mandate and be able to embark on period of consistent policymaking
CMA concerned pet owners lack information and pay high charges in market worth £5bn a year
Polling suggests Liz Truss’s disastrous premiership dealt a decisive blow to party’s reputation for economic competence
Drop in household energy bills set to push price growth close to Bank of England target
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