1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (299+ words) Government borrowing jumped unexpectedly last month to the second highest February level since records began amid warnings of a "double squeeze" for the public finances from the Iran conflict. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said public sector borrowing stood…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (574+ words) The UK economy unexpectedly stalled in January following meagre growth at the end of last year, official figures have shown, amid fears Britain is heading for a hit from the Iran conflict as prices are sent soaring. The Office for…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (224+ words) Coventry and Warwickshire's economy is expected to grow in 2026, according to a new survey of local businesses. The final Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of 2025, conducted by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, asked companies in the region how they…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (506+ words) Council warns of challenges ahead North Yorkshire Council has warned of tough financial decisions as it faces a "40 million funding shortfall, following changes in local government support from Westminster. It says the governmental funding settlement has drastically reduced the council's…...