Surge of transactions ahead of the UK general election
Unite considers exempting some workers from strike action after discussions with Labour leadership
Agreements in Wales and Scotland raise hopes for post-election pay deal in England
First-quarter growth rose ahead of pace predicted by Bank of England
Labour insists it will keep lump sum allowance if it wins next week’s general election
Upward revision to 0.7% was driven by stronger household spending
Older people cut off from the housing ladder are a growing sector for the UK’s build-to-rent sector
Supplier to London and southern England says £19bn of assets are failing as Ofwat weighs approving increase in bills
After a revolving cast of prime ministers, less uncertainty will be a good start
Against the historical odds, the UK capital’s games were a marked economic success
Britain’s biggest steelmaker also challenges validity of Unite ballot on industrial action
Estimate by HM Revenue & Customs highlights the beneficial impact of ‘fiscal drag’ on state coffers
Business secretary attacks ‘morally repellent’ proposal by main opposition party
Boosting productivity requires the next government to think about the long term
Typical borrower coming off fixed-rate deal by end of 2026 will pay £180 more a month
Serica ‘actively’ looking overseas ahead of potential increase in UK government’s windfall levy on producers
Government data fuels concerns about overseas investors’ appetite for Britain
British Chambers of Commerce urges next prime minister to deepen ties with bloc in order to boost growth
Britain enjoys strong services exports and a solid education system but low productivity growth and stagnant living standards
Commenters discuss the latest plans to abolish the ‘non-dom’ regime — join the debate
More detail and less ‘soundbites’ needed to unlock the sector’s economic potential, say science and tech groups
Letter signed by 57 executives supports opposition’s proposed ‘growth and skills levy’
Shadow chief secretary to the Treasury indicates £28bn a year not enough to achieve Britain’s decarbonisation goal
Five-day walkout from Thursday comes as most of England is placed under heat health alerts
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