If Britain is the 'sick man' of Europe benchmarking standards have really slipped
Many economies are seeing growth at or below that of Britain but the post-Brexit sick man narrative persists as it suits the agenda of some.
There has been a stark rise in fast food restaurants in the poorest areas of the UK
Obesity causes more than 30,000 deaths and costs the NHS over £6bn a year.
Lobby groups and analysts cautious over UK GDP figures
Latest UK official economic data greeted with caution by City analysts and business lobby groups.
UK economy on track as service sector keeps Brexit headwinds at bay
Britain's GDP grows 0.3% in Q2 in line with expectations, but growth slows down to 1.7% on an annual basis.
Liam Fox dismisses Brexit worries, hails 'new chapter' in UK-US trade
International Trade Secretary hits out at Brexit scaremongers as he attempts to woo Washington.
UK households' financial situation deteriorates at fastest rate in three years
New research suggests monthly incomes are at their lowest reflecting an ongoing squeeze on household incomes.
UK economy faces £1.5bn loss if Armed Forces veterans fail to find suitable work
Employers are being urged to hire more ex-military staff in a bid to utilise their skills.
London's economy 'wobbling' under Brexit impact
Think tank warns slowdown in housing market and subdued labour market could hit UK capital's economy.
Squeeze on household budgets eases as inflation tumbles unexpectedly
UK inflation rises 2.6% year-on-year in June, compared with forecast for 2.9% growth.
Britain is 'sleepwalking' into a post-Brexit food price crisis, report claims
Academics criticise government's 'astonishing' lack of actions on food and agriculture sectors
Businesses holding off UK investments because of Brexit uncertainty
Chancellor Philip Hammond has claimed businesses were being put off from investing in the UK by Brexit uncertainty.
Brexit overload could paralyse Britain's new customs system
National Audit Office warns new Custom Declaration Service might not be ready by January 2019.
UK shoppers left 'in the dark' about Brexit impact
Former Sainsbury's CEO warns UK consumers face higher prices and lower quality post-Brexit.
Hard Brexit, dearer breakfast? No trade deal could increase the cost of a full English
KPMG report warns cost of basic ingredients could jump 13% under WTO rules.
UK services sector stumbles to four-month low as political uncertainty weighs on economy
UK services PMI falls to from 53.8 to 53.4 in June, as optimism sinks to lowest level since 2011.
UK manufacturing sector slows to three-month low
Markit PMI falls to 54.3 from 56.3 as output and new orders both grow at slower than expected pace.
Slow pace of UK economy confirmed in first three months of year
First quarter GDP growth unrevised at 0.2% as consumer facing industries suffer slowdown.
Warning lights on for the UK economy? Fears grow over surge in unsecured borrowing and easy credit
Rising inflation forces Britons to dip further into their pockets to continue spending.
Britain faces skills crunch as over a million foreign workers could leave post-Brexit
Deloitte survey finds 47% of EU workers are considering leaving the UK within five years.
The UK can boost its GDP by £80bn if more of the nation's senior citizens continued to work
PwC's "Golden Age Index" has revealed that the UK can learn from Sweden's retirement practices.
Fall in consumer spending slows UK economic growth to about half of 3-year-average
The CBI report estimated a 0.2% economic growth for Q1 2017.
UK healthcare sector to face substantial skills gap as Brexit looms
The media, and financial services sectors could also be severely affected.
Was Project Fear right? Five warning signs that show the UK economy is slowing down
Soaring inflation, subdued wage growth and declining retail sales spell trouble for Britain's economy.
Retail sales plummet as inflation forces Britons to cut spending
Sales fall 1.2% in May, while average store prices rises at fastest pace since 2012.
New economists' poll suggests chances of 'hard Brexit' receding
Reuters' survey of City experts finds majority opining that a 'hard Brexit' option might be off the table.
Business confidence sinks as firms warn hung parliament will hit UK economy
Snap poll from Institute of Directors finds UK businesses want government to quickly secure trade deal with EU.
Election aftermath: UK economy closely watched by rating agencies for potential downgrade
S&P, Fitch, and Moody's are monitoring developments in the UK economy after the destabilising election.
Business groups seek clarity and reassurance following hung parliament
CBI, BCC, IoD and FSB among business lobby groups calling for politicians to get their act together for the sake of the UK economy.
Global economy set to grow at its 'fastest in six years'
Think tank OECD forecasts global economic growth to be at its highest since 2011 despite challenges.
London is now cheaper than Rio de Janeiro for business, survey finds
ECA International reveals that London's global cost of living ranking fell to 132nd in the world from 65th last year.