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Bank of England governor confirms Farage lobbied on crypto – and it made absolutely no difference
£5 million well spent, then?
Government borrowing costs drop and pound rises following Burnham speech
Investors weren't spooked as the Makerfield MP set out his vision for the UK.
IMF upgrades UK’s growth forecast for 2026
Rachel Reeves has said the upgrade is "proof" that the government has the "right economic plan".
UK expected to have fastest economic growth of G7 nations so far in 2026
More evidence Labour's plan is working.
Economists publish mathematical proof that AI will destroy the economy
The AI Layoff Trap warns that "firms will automate their way to boundless productivity and zero demand"
Oil giant BP sees profits more than double as Iran war pushes oil prices up
BP attributed the more than doubling of profits to “exceptional” oil trading.
A fortnight of positive news for the UK economy – Labour deserve more credit
The last two weeks have seen plenty of positive economic stories, vindicating Labour's plans for the economy.
‘Consistent pattern’ of trading spikes ahead of Trump announcements
This could well be one of the biggest insider trading scandals in history.
Boost for government as financial sector see fastest turnaround in fortunes in 30 years
New CBI figures have shown a surprise jump in growth for the City.