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Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays
PoliticsThe Guardian1d ago

Most senior council officers in England say building work hit by delays

Funding uncertainty is main concern, despite Labour’s pledge to revitalise construction, survey shows Almost two-thirds of senior council officers have said they are seeing construction projects delayed, despite the key role of local authorities in creating the wave of new housing and infrastructure promised by Labour. Before Rachel Reeves’s spring forecast on Tuesday, a survey of senior council officers showed that 40% do not think the local authority they work for is well placed to follow t...

European Tactics Impact Russian Economy, Putin's Lies
Politicsdigi24jutarnji-list4d ago2 sources

European Tactics Impact Russian Economy, Putin's Lies

Rachel Reeves and Elisabeth Svantesson, British and Swedish ministers, assert that the Russian economy is in its weakest position since the war began, sanctions are effective, and Vladimir Putin's lies should not be believed.

Don’t be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state
BusinessThe Guardian10d ago

Don’t be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state

Labour MPs may clamour for bolder spending, but – like their Tory and Reform counterparts – they ask for the unaffordable Too many Labour MPs want it all, and no amount of pleading from the top of government about the depleted public finances seems to make a difference. The mainly leftist MPs want all the wrongs of the last 15 years put right and quickly. Their next opportunity to demand more cash arrives when Rachel Reeves delivers her spring statement on 3 March. Continue reading...

Gemma Chan on the ‘Small Miracle’ of Making ‘Josephine’ and Why She Connected to the Film Emotionally: ‘It Really Hit a Raw Nerve’
Culturevariety11d ago

Gemma Chan on the ‘Small Miracle’ of Making ‘Josephine’ and Why She Connected to the Film Emotionally: ‘It Really Hit a Raw Nerve’

For Gemma Chan, making “Josephine” was deeply personal. The British actress, best known for her work in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Eternals,” stars in Beth de Araújo’s buzzy drama as Claire, a mother attempting to help her 8-year-old daughter Josephine (played by newcomer Mason Reeves) after she witnesses a brutal rape in a San Francisco […]

UK Economy Shows Brighter Outlook
BusinessThe GuardianThe Independent11d ago2 sources

UK Economy Shows Brighter Outlook

The UK economy is showing signs of improvement with stronger retail sales and business activity, providing a springboard for Rachel Reeves' March statement.

UK reports record-breaking surplus of £30.4bn in boost for Rachel Reeves
PoliticsThe Guardian12d ago

UK reports record-breaking surplus of £30.4bn in boost for Rachel Reeves

Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit The UK government has posted the biggest ever budget surplus, official figures show, after a large boost in self-assessment and capital gains tax receipts. In a boost for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, in the run-up to her spring statement next month, public sector finances recorded a surplus of £30.4bn at the start of the year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This was £15.9bn higher than the surplus recorded in January 2025. Continue reading...

Rachel Reeves's Spring Economic Forecast and Business Reactions
BusinessThe Guardian3h ago

Rachel Reeves's Spring Economic Forecast and Business Reactions

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves presented her spring economic forecast, aiming to project calm amid global volatility, but business leaders expressed doubts about its impact on household finances and the broader economy, with the Iran crisis adding to inflation worries.

UK Spring Forecast and Personal Finances
FinanceThe Guardian5d ago

UK Spring Forecast and Personal Finances

Ahead of the Spring Forecast, people across the UK are being asked to share how they are managing their finances as Rachel Reeves prepares to outline the latest economic outlook.

UK Chancellor Addresses Economic Confidence
PoliticsBBC6d ago

UK Chancellor Addresses Economic Confidence

The UK Chancellor is attempting to leverage current economic conditions to boost consumer and business confidence, as a BBC report questions the validity of claims that the economy is 'turning a corner'.

UK Spring Statement Announcement
PoliticsBBC8d ago

UK Spring Statement Announcement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is scheduled to deliver an update on the UK economy, known as the Spring Statement, on March 3, accompanied by an economic forecast.

Hat-trick of good UK economic news, but US growth misses forecasts – business live
BusinessThe Guardian11d ago

Hat-trick of good UK economic news, but US growth misses forecasts – business live

UK budget surplus hits record in January and retail sales rose, while private sector activity is strengthening in February UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves Art and antiques help lift retail sales in Great Britain to biggest monthly rise since 2024 The jump in tax receipts last month may show that UK government receipts are starting to get the boost from inflation and wage growth earlier in the year. Nick Ridpath, research economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies, says: Today’s data on the public finances is particularly important, given the outsized impact of January’s self-assessment returns on revenues and borrowing for the year as a whole. Income tax receipts had been a little disappointing over 2025, lagging behind forecasts even as inflation and wage growth exceeded expectations. But today’s data shows that self-assessment revenues in January were almost £2bn (6%) higher than forecast. Mail order retailers, which are predominantly online, experienced a boost from retailers selling sports supplements, as well as continued strong sales volumes by online jewellers. Comments from jewellers reported that demand had hit unprecedented levels. Continue reading...