Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
Two million people could have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter...
US home sales see worst year since 1995
Home sales in the US sank to the lowest in nearly 30 years, as a sharp rise in interest rates increased costs for buyers and persuaded ...
Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist
Inflation is at risk of rising again, according to a leading economist, following attacks on ships using a vital trade route through th...
New train strike dates announced by Aslef drivers’ union
A fresh series of strikes has been unveiled by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, in its long-running pay dispute with 16 train comp...
Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank
The global economy is set to grow at its slowest pace since the pandemic, the World Bank has warned.
It has forecast growth of jus...
Strong US jobs growth dampens talk of rate cuts
Hiring in the US was unexpectedly strong last month, as the American economy continued to defy forecasts of a slowdown.
Employers ...
SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk
SpaceX has been accused of unlawfully firing eight workers who were critical of its multi-billionaire chief executive Elon Musk.
A...
UK factory output lower than expected after fall in domestic and export orders
Britain’s factories started the year on a weaker footing after 17 consecutive months of contraction, as higher borrowing costs and a sl...
China’s many systemic problems dominate its outlook for 2024
There were contrasting reactions when the US rating agency Moody’s downgraded China’s A1 credit rating outlook from stable to negative ...
Five charts explaining the UK’s economic prospects in 2024
As we enter an election year, how will the effects of inflation, weak GDP growth, unemployment, tax cuts and rising housing costs sway ...