Federal workers squeezed as shutdown drags on: ‘I can’t believe we’re not going to get paid’ | US federal government shutdown 2025
More furloughs, more anxiety and more economic stress are bearing down on federal employees as...
Economy
‘My big shop used to cost £100, now it’s £150’: readers recount their shock at supermarket food bills | Consumer affairs
“Food prices are ridiculous, but it’s the fact they are still rising that is keeping...
US beef prices are soaring. Will Trump’s plans lower them?
The Agriculture Department this week unveiled what it called a “big package” aimed at ramping...
US inflation hits 3% for first time since January
From August to September, prices rose 0.3%, moderating a bit from the 0.4% jump in...
US prices rose at a 3% annual rate in September, slightly beating forecasts | Inflation
Prices continued to rise in September, increasing at an annual rate of 3%, according to...
Bank of England chief Afua Kyei tops 2026 Powerlist as UK’s most influential black person
During the global financial crisis, she was an investment banker before joining Barclays Bank where...
How might Rachel Reeves target lawyers, accountants and doctors in her budget? | Budget 2025
Lawyers, accountants and doctors could be hit in the budget if Rachel Reeves ends an...
Oil price jumps after US sanctions Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil; White House considers software curbs on China – business live | Business
Oil price jumps after US sanctions Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil The oil price has jumped...
Chancellor hoping shift in tone on Brexit will ring true for key groups of voters | Brexit
Rachel Reeves’ decision to pin the blame for the UK’s ailing economy on Brexit a...
UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row | Inflation
UK inflation was unchanged last month at 3.8%, confounding expectations of a rise, in welcome...