Philip Hammond urged to make shoppers and businesses a priority in his Budget statement
Lobby groups urge the Chancellor to suspend planned increase in business rates and incentivise investment instead.
Protecting intellectual property is a necessary evil but nations must work together
China wants to spare its citizens from pollution and poverty. Let's not shut it out of global innovation.
Overseas purchasing power of UK earnings 22% below 2007 peak
Across the euro area as a whole, UK purchasing power is 17% below its initial 2000 level, according to fresh industry analysis.
One in four UK workers 'permanently trapped' in poorly paid jobs
Report from the Social Mobility Commission shows only one in six low-paid workers has managed to 'escape' in the last 10 years.
Disarray in the Syrian Jihad is making conditions perfect for an Al-Qaeda resurgence
A steady stream of Syria-focused rhetoric from Al-Qaeda shows that the organization has not at all given up on Syria, but is rather trying to reestablish itself.
Manchester United open talks with Jose Mourinho over new contract
On Sunday, the Portuguese admitted he could not see himself ending his career at Old Trafford amid rumours he could move to PSG.
Fears mount for UK economy as retail sales growth tumbles to lowest level in four years
ONS figures show quarterly growth of 0.6%, the lowest level on record since 2013.
Glenn Hoddle reveals why Harry Kane 'will eventually' leave Tottenham
Kane has attracted interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United and could leave if Spurs fail to win a trophy soon.
Danny Rose: I expected 'frosty' reception from Tottenham fans upon injury return
Danny Rose admits he feared being booed by Tottenham fans upon his comeback from nearly nine months out agaisnt Real Madrid.
UK unemployment rate remains at historic low but wage growth lags behind inflation
ONS data shows number of jobless people fell in the three months to August, while rate held steady at lowest level since 1975.
Two-thirds of Afghan girls do not go to school
Taliban threats, extreme poverty and child marriage prevent many girls in Afghanistan from getting a proper education.
Jose Mourinho reveals future plans for Manchester United
Last summer the Portuguese said he could see himself remain in charge of United for as long as 15 years.
Manchester United consider offering new five-year deal to Jose Mourinho
Mourinho, 54, is in the second year of his three-year deal at Old Trafford and is already one of the highest-paid managers in world football.
Danny Rose and Erik Lamela return to Tottenham training after long injury lay-offs
Tottenham duo Danny Rose and Erik Lamela both trained at Hotspur Way on Wednesday as they step up their respective recoveries.
Harry Redknapp allays fears over Tottenham exit for Harry Kane amid Real Madrid interest
Former Spurs boss does not believe prolific striker will want to leave north London in a hurry, provided his contract reflects his growing stature.
Martin Keown claims Mesut Ozil has already 'mentally left' Arsenal and predicts messy exit
Former Gunners stalwart says Ozil has "downed tools" and believes Arsene Wenger would be right to look to offload contract rebel in January.
Britons' spending splurge resumes as retail sales grow at fastest rate since April
Retail sales rise 1% month-on-month in August, defying expectations of stagnant growth.
Decline in migration post-Brexit could lead to higher wages, claims Mark Carney
Bank of England governor says drop in migration could lead to a short-lived spike in inflation and higher wages.
Super agents Mino Raiola and Jorge Mendes join race to sign Dele Alli
Spurs midfielder split from his agent last month and is looking for a new representative
Pound hits one-year high against US dollar after Bank of England paves way for November rate hike
BoE votes 7-2 in favour of keeping interest rates unchanged but signals monetary policy could soon be tightened.
Bank of England holds steady on interest rates
UK central bank maintains asset purchase programme at £435bn and holds interest rates at 0.25%.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low but wage growth remains subdued
Real weekly wages fell by 0.4%, both including and excluding bonuses, compared with a year earlier.
Kim Jong-un's wife Ri Sol-ju in rare outing to celebrate 'hydrogen bomb' test
UN Secretary General has warned that nuclear programme is world's "most serious crisis in years."
Australia marks 26 years since recession with growth data
Yet many Australians feel they don't share in that prosperity and are going backward financially.
My dad went to prison for his gambling double life - and we were left with the £500,000 debt
We are on the brink of losing our family home.
Bank of England unlikely to hike interest rates before 2019 but pound could fall further
Economists believe the BoE will sit tight during Brexit talks but inflation could hit 3% by next year.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic planning Manchester United return against Tottenham as new deal looms
The 35-year-old targetting clash with Spurs on 28 October as he approaches full recovery from knee injury.
Rafael Benitez's recruitment drive blocked until Newcastle offload dead wood
The Spaniard says club must sell players before 31 August deadline as he plans a raft of signings.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be a 'good alternative' to Romelu Lukaku for Manchester United
Stuart Pearce believes last season's top scorer would have a role to play for Jose Mourinho.
UK retail sales increase in July as demand for food surges
Retail sales rise 0.3% month-on-month in July, beating forecast for 0.1% gain.