UK Economy

The chancellor abandons plans to run budget surplus by 2020 and says Britain's economy will grow 2.1% this year.

Government unlikely to meet OBR's target for public borrowing in financial year to the end of March.

The number of people in the UK who have $1m or more has reduced by around 15%.

The move will help IBM keep up with growing client demand.

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we demand a secure funding plan for domestic violence services.

Brexit and bond sell-offs since the US presidential election have limited the Chancellor's options.

Prime Minister hints plans to place workers on companies boards could be watered down.

Social media giant will recruit engineers, marketers, project managers and sales staff at its new London office.

The accountancy firm had previously warned it could shift its work outside the UK if the government restricts immigration.

The move will lead to about 220 job losses.

Housebuilder watchful of political uncertainty surrounding Brexit and London high-end market remains challenging.

Decline in costs of clothing and university tuition fees kept inflation below 1% says ONS.

Office construction increased by 4% over the past six months to 14.8 million sq ft.

This follows the IFS predicting that the UK could face a £25bn hole in public finances by 2020.

PM will also say that the UK must be the strongest supporter for free trade.

The hotels, restaurants and bars sector saw the strongest growth among the 8 monitored broad sectors.

ONS figures show third quarter falls 1.1% from previous three months, despite resilient display in September.

This is said to limit UK Chancellor Philip Hammond's options in the upcoming autumn statement.

The Rolls-Royce consortium said the full development of SMR technology would require £1.2bn.

While Birds Eye is seeking to increase prices by up to 12%, Walkers said it will hike prices by 5% to 10%.

This will be May's first bilateral visit outside the European Union as head of state.

BoE keeps rates unchanged as Governor Mark Carney delivers quarterly inflation report.

The UK food industry would not be able to meet all the supply needed for the Christmas peak, ALP chief executive David Camp said.

The majority of those surveyed said they wanted the protection of the UK retailers to be a priority while making Brexit negotiations.

CBI latest quarterly survey shows 25% of the companies surveyed are more confident about the economic outlook.

Steep fall in sterling and a new referendum on Scottish independence could lead to a further slide in ratings.

CBI said this can be done by increasing public sector net investment spending to 2% of GDP.

Roberto Azevedo says the UK will not suffer a trade seizure during or after its exit talk with the European Union.

Pound climbs back above $1.22, but UBS warns it could tumble as low as $1.10 if Brexit worries persist.

Resolution Foundation warns deteriorating economic outlook will hit Britain's finance over the next five years.