Boosting productivity will be main priority of autumn budget, Reeves says Exclusive: Chancellor focuses on investment and planning rules as she dismisses talk of tax rises as ‘speculation’
In our first year Labour fixed the foundations – now we must build a stronger economy for a renewed Britain Labour is reversing a decade of stagnation and we’re making progress on wages, jobs and trade. But there is more to do, says Rachel Reeves, chancellor of the exchequer
The Guardian view on inheritance tax rises: to win the argument, ministers must build the case on fairness Editorial: IHT is unpopular, but voters can be persuaded if the argument is about levelling life chances for young people
UK traffic to popular porn sites slumps after age checks introduced Figures from digital data company show effect of strict rules brought in last month under Online Safety Act
‘I don’t touch my phone. At home, I’d be scrolling’: why young people are flocking to independent cinemas Young people are drawn in by the promise of a ‘no-distractions’ zone, rereleases of old classics and music documentaries by global artists
Claire’s to appoint administrator in UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk Jewellery retailer takes decision a week after bankruptcy filings by parent company in US and Canada
Qantas cancels flights at double the rate of Virgin, competition watchdog finds Airlines have also been raising fares despite downward pressure on costs from falling jet fuel prices, ACCC says
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent calls for half-point interest rate cut at next Fed meeting – as it happened Bessent calls for series of rate cuts after steady US inflation, sending global stocks rallying; dollar slips and pound hits three-week high
Is AI going to steal your job? Not if you work in cleaning, construction or hospitality, Australian report finds Jobs and Skills Australia says doomsday predictions are overblown but almost all occupations will be augmented by artificial intelligence
Why the UK’s bank ringfencing doesn’t need large-scale reform Rachel Reeves would do well to drop her ‘boot on the neck’ inflammatory language and err on the side of caution
Tighter US border rules are putting European visitors off, says Tui Holiday company boss says tourists are opting instead for destinations such as Canada, Africa and Asia
Labour to revive Northern Powerhouse Rail project Starmer and Reeves expected to announce move before Labour conference, with aim of boosting backbench morale
UK inheritance tax: how does it work and what may be changing? The Guardian has learned the Treasury is looking at ways to raise more money from IHT. Here’s how it could affect you
Hong Kong’s CKI a leading contender to buy Thames Water, reports say The infrastructure company is among those lining up to acquire the struggling utility if it collapses
PwC tracks UK office attendance with ‘traffic light’ dashboard Accountancy firm’s staff concerned by system that monitors wifi logons and swipes of work passes