China’s plan to boost flagging growth is the very definition of economic insanity
For the fourth time in 16 years, ‘bazooka’ stimulus aims to reset the economy – but China’s problems demand structural solutions
Labour’s challenge is complicated by the triumph of finance. That’s bad news for UK plc
To get the necessary investment, Labour must bring the financial sector onboard while diluting its often malign influence
The EU needs Britain as much as Britain needs it. Where is Starmer’s solidarity?
Economic problems and the far right threaten the whole of Europe. Labour’s isolationist approach must change
The Observer view on the employment rights bill: workers finally get the protection they deserve
Labour’s new deal is a solid package that will deliver not just higher productivity but a healthier workforce
Labour MPs urge Reeves to spend tens of billions more on ailing public services
About 70 colleagues have written to chancellor ahead of budget pleading for her to commit to rewriting fiscal rules
Labour warned £22bn shortfall will last years without higher taxes or cuts
Resolution Foundation says overspend chancellor claims she inherited will persist unless tough choices are made
The Guardian view on taxing the rich: essential for economic fairness and growth
Editorial: Powerful vested interests are trying to stop the wealthy from paying their fair share. Rachel Reeves should ignore them
Labour considers up to £3bn tax raid on gambling firms
Treasury weighing proposals as chancellor attempts to plug £22bn hole in public finances
‘Sigh of relief’ for Labour as UK economy returns to growth; BlackRock hits $11.5tn of assets – as it happened
UK GDP rose by 0.2% in August, reports Office for National Statistics, with accountancy, retail and many manufacturers having strong months
Rachel Reeves spends first 100 days in power trying to ride two horses
As chancellor reaches milestone she faces the tricky task of rescuing public finances while also investing in growth
UK economy returns to growth in boost to Rachel Reeves before budget
GDP rises by 0.2% in August after flatlining in June and July but rate of expansion slower than first half of year
Ex-Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson appointed UK investment minister
Co-founder of £4bn British tech firm to lead Office for Investment as a minister in Treasury and Department of Business and Trade
UK borrowing costs hit three-month high amid ‘buyers’ strike’ fears; US inflation dips to 2.4% as jobless claims jump – as it happened
Yield on 10-year UK government debt hits highest since early July, while inflation has eased in the US
September inflation lowest in three years as price growth continued decline
Bureau of Labor Statistics releases final monthly inflation reading before voters head to polls for presidential election
Rachel Reeves considers raising capital gains tax to 39%
Exclusive: Rates of 33% to 39% being tested as Treasury source says tax-raising plans are in ‘complete disarray’