Government under pressure on economy as British households anticipate worsening finances

CBI warns that businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices while debt charity says millions are ‘facing worries’

The Observer view: In her pursuit of growth, Rachel Reeves must go green and go local

Engaging with councils, universities and developers will be key to bringing the economy back to life

Chancellor calls for more positivity about Britain’s strengths after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos

There is a new restlessness in Treasury and No 10, but some ministers fear forceful approach may signal panic

Achim Steiner calls for ministers to discuss reversals to overseas aid squeeze imposed by Rishi Sunak

Chancellor says new scheme aims to bridge gap between Whitehall and local leaders to avoid previous top-down approach

Pro-growth charm offensive aimed at getting Labour back on the front foot has drawn concerns and questions

Treasury analysis shows ticket prices expected to go up across board with no plans for frequent flyers to shoulder more of the cost

Chancellor hints in Davos she intends to reaffirm backing of airport expansion despite climate concerns

We’d like to hear from those looking for work in the UK as well as from UK employers about their recent experiences of the labour market

Industry body says businesses and jobs at risk unless Rachel Reeves’s tax changes delayed or altered

Regional inequality means annual pay in the capital almost £20,000 higher than in the lowest-paid places in UK

A new paper has found that social capital ‘is the cake, not the icing’ of a strong, well functioning economy

Treasury officials claim there was no panic in No 11 before the economic numbers finally turned in their favour

While some criticisms of the chancellor are justified, there’s no escaping there are no quick fixes to the bad hand she was dealt