Bank of England delays rules designed to avoid banking crash by a year Donald Trump’s return to White House and Rachel Reeves’s call for regulators to help drive UK growth taken into account
IMF upgrades UK growth forecast and takes swipe at Trump plans UK economy predicted to grow by 1.6% this year as fund warns of potentially destabilising effect of Trump policy
‘He’s one of the best’: the economist shaping Rachel Reeves’s growth plans John Van Reenen believes he can help Labour solve the ‘peculiar British problem’ of chronically weak productivity
China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics
Cultural figures and royals to boost UK’s global influence in ‘soft power council’ Group led by ministers will include representatives of the judiciary, music industry, BBC and Football Association
The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak Editorial: Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growth
Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November Growth weaker than City forecasts but government says it’s a ‘step in the right direction
UK economy returned to growth in November, driven by services – as it happened Stocks extend rally; with inflation easing and sluggish economic growth, a February interest rate cut looks increasingly likely, analysts say
‘TARIFFS all the way!!!’: EU mulls carrots and sticks to counter Trump on trade Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation
Rachel Reeves summons regulators to Downing Street to push growth agenda Chancellor calls chiefs for check-in to review plans for industries including road, rail, water, energy and aviation
Reeves clings to green shoots of recovery as UK economy flatlines After a tough start to the year, the chancellor’s desire to ‘kickstart growth’ is unlikely to happen quickly
UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU
Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisis
Unexpected drop in inflation lifts pressure off Rachel Reeves UK chancellor has had tough week but latest figure sends yield of UK government bonds tumbling
No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row Emma Reynolds, who replaces Tulip Siddiq, pressed government over foreign influence rules while at lobbyist