Obsession with growth is enriching elites and killing the planet. We need an economy based on human rights

Economic growth allows the few to grow ever-wealthier. Ending poverty and environmental catastrophe demands fresh thinking

She could soon be the UK’s first female chancellor – but who is Rachel Reeves?

The 45-year-old has the perfect CV for the role, with experience at the Bank of England and in private finance – but how has her background shaped her tough stance on public finances?

Sunak launches defence of Tories’ 14 years in power as campaign nears end

Prime minister reiterates stance that Britain’s economic problems are the result of Covid and war in Ukraine

Labour needs billions to fund its plans – and I know where it can be found

By harnessing the power of pension funds, it truly can become the party of growth

Next PM likely to inherit improved economy after UK growth revised up

Updated quarterly GDP confirms UK was fastest-growing economy in G7 with consumer confidence returning

How the ‘unforced error’ of austerity wrecked Britain

The Tories’ cuts were an obvious economic blunder, but their disastrous consequences are still piling up – and there is little hope Labour will reverse the damage

Labour to seek ‘stable position’ with Europe rather than reopen Brexit debate

Shadow business secretary says trying to rejoin single market or customs union would cause ‘more difficulties’

Sunak defends decision not to take immediate action against Tories in betting scandal – as it happened

Prime minister faces claim Tories are ‘stealing the candlesticks’ on the way out of government

‘The greatest thinker you’ve never heard of’: expert who explained Hitler’s rise is finally in the spotlight

After fleeing Hitler, brilliant Jewish economist Karl Polanyi was never welcomed by the British. Now, for the first time in 80 years, his masterwork The Great Transformation has been published in the UK

Starmer’s growth plan ‘doomed’ without access to EU markets, warn economists

Labour leader told if elected he will have to rejoin the customs union to meet party’s manifesto pledges, while 56% of voters say Brexit was bad for economy

Labour drafts options for wealth taxes to ‘unlock’ funds for public services

Exclusive: Sources say changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax are being discussed

Warmer weather and falling UK inflation lift retail sales

ONS says most retailers enjoyed a better month in May, with increases in clothing and household goods

‘No jobs women can’t do’: Rachel Reeves on idols, fiscal prudence and broken promises

Shadow chancellor on why the gender pay gap is at the top of her agenda and a terrible Tory inheritance

Expert economists back Labour’s plan to end economic stagnation in UK

Nobel prize winners and former Bank of England officials believe Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer can bring about ‘desperately needed’ change

Labour says pressure on family finances still acute as UK inflation falls to 2%

Rachel Reeves warns cost of living crisis is not over, as inflation hits official target for first time in three years