Why Rachel Reeves should give bankers more of a cold shoulder at Davos 2026

The chancellor has been cosseting City lenders to fuel economic growth but studies show UK plc would be better served by trying to keep them in check

Bank of England governor hits out at populism as Trump interferes in US Fed

Andrew Bailey says he and heads of other institutions have responsibility to ‘challenge back’ populist narratives

At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super-rich

There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want to, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Sadiq Khan to urge ministers to act over ‘colossal’ impact of AI on London jobs

In Mansion House speech, mayor will talk of opportunities technology offers but highlight mass unemployment risk

Growth figures give boost to Reeves – but it’s too early to get carried away

While better-than-expected data for November offers hope for UK economy, clouds remain on the horizon

UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty

Jaguar Land Rover’s recovery from cyber-attack appears to have contributed to GDP growth

UK borrowing costs drop to lowest level in more than a year

Greater scope for interest rate cuts and reduced fears about government finances prompt bond yields to fall

The Guardian view on Labour policy U-turns: a dangerous pattern that corrodes confidence

Editorial: It is better to correct policy than persist in error, but Keir Starmer cannot afford to keep signalling his lack of coherent direction

Labour revives Northern Powerhouse Rail project with pledge of £45bn funds

Plan will start with TransPennine upgrade with new line connecting Liverpool and Manchester in second phase

Lending to small businesses and low-income areas must expand, say Labour backbenchers

Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessible

3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD signs helicopter order, sources say

Skilled workers at Leonardo Helicopters fear it will close Yeovil site if Ministry of Defence delays awarding contract

EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK

Move would mean Brussels would receive compensation if future government reneged on deal Starmer is negotiating

The UK’s high streets have reached a tipping point – and Reform will reap the benefits

When even Poundland and charity shops are closing, we’re near a point of no return. But there is hope, says Guardian columnist John Harris

Lloyds CEO Charlie Nunn latest banking boss in line for huge bonus hike

Barclays, HSBC and NatWest shareholders already approved big pay rises after post Brexit loosening of remuneration rules

Starmer rules out EU financial services alignment talks

City firms welcome clarity as government signals it will not reopen Brussels-era rules, despite closer cooperation elsewhere