UK’s economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in October

GDP figures underline scale of challenge for Labour to get the economy growing

The Guardian view on politicians using business logic: public services aren’t startups

Editorial: When an insecure government borrows credibility from business leaders, a lot can go wrong

Inflation rises to 2.7%, as expected, but markets still expect a quarter point Fed rate cut next week

Federal reserve could cut rates for third time this year as prices rise 2.7% compared with a year before

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Kashim Shettima said Nigerians are proud of Badenoch’s achievements, despite her denigrating the country where she was brought up

Teresa Ribera says changes are needed to make it easier for innovative firms to merge and spur the green transition

Thinktank calls on government to set a long-term vision for radical change

Rachel Reeves to wield ‘iron fist against waste’ by examining departments’ expenditure line by line

Blow to Labour growth hopes as poll finds demand for staff falling at ‘sharp and accelerated pace’, particularly in permanent roles

First speech by UK chancellor to eurozone finance ministers since 2020 will promise ‘business-like’ approach to relations

Wooing of Mohammed bin Salman controversial because of human rights concerns

Latest report follows October’s disappointing tally as Fed likely to cut interest rates for third time in 2024

The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible

S&P survey shows sector narrowly avoided contraction in November as firms worried about employment costs