Inflation cools to 3.5% in June in relief brought by brief US-Iran peace deal

Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by $0.70 compared with 2025

Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises

Energy prices later stabilise after Trump abandons plan for 20% levy on traffic through strait of Hormuz

Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn

Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approval

Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economy

If Keir Starmer won’t act then his successor should – by restricting the power of a small group of mega-donors

Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war

As England prepare to take on Norway on Saturday, sales of pints, takeaways and new TVs continue to surge

Thinktank urges prospective prime minister to reclaim UK’s role as an international leader on development

Unesco report shows children lost out to servicing debt in 113 countries, with 18 spending five times more on loans

Gigs by Gallagher brothers, Coldplay, Lana Del Rey and Beyonce gives £11bn boost to the economy

Economists including Jim O’Neill write open letter calling for single levy to replace six key taxes to raise money for public services

Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a success

How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told

July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7