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

If workers’ rights are a bit French, as the Tories suggest, then vive la révolution

A Conservative campaign video mocks Angela Rayner for wanting a European model of employment. But it’s just what British workers need

UK growth revised higher in boost to next government; risk premium on French debt highest since 2012 – as it happened

UK GDP rose by 0.7% in January-March, according to the latest quarterly national accounts which show the state of the UK economy

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’

Financial markets at risk of ‘sharp correction’; US GDP revised high – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as UK central bank publishes its new financial stability report

Global wave of elections could hit UK financial system, warns Bank of England

Central bank raises concerns over newly elected governments as more than 80 countries go to polls this year

UK must stop ‘walking on eggshells’ over post-Brexit deal, says BCC chief

British Chambers of Commerce director general calls on politicians to improve ties with EU and strike better deal

L&G to sell Glencore stake over thermal coal concerns; global economy ‘on track’ for soft landing – as it happened

Some Legal & General Investment Management funds will divest from Glencore Plc on concerns about its production of the most polluting fuel.

Planned Universal theme park in Bedfordshire to ‘bring £50bn to UK economy’

Hollywood group says 200-hectare site will be based around popular film and games franchises and open 365 days a year

Air freight greenhouse gas emissions up 25% since 2019, analysis finds

Boom in air cargo due to shoppers’ expectations of speedy delivery and shift in post-pandemic economy, researchers say

UK general election: suspended Labour candidate says he regrets betting on Tories to win in his constituency – as it happened

Kevin Craig says he ‘will take the consequences of this stupid error of judgment on the chin’

Nvidia shares open higher after $500bn sell-off; Microsoft hit with EU antitrust charge over Teams – as it happened

Nvidia shares rise in early trading after sliding 13% over last three sessions, wiping out half a trillion dollars of value

UK finances are a mess and Tories and Labour keeping public in the dark, says IFS

Institute of Fiscal Studies also dismissive of plans by Lib Dems, Greens and – in particular – Reform UK