Debt costs pushed up UK government borrowing more than forecast last month, highlighting the fiscal challenges facing ...

The dollar was flat on Wednesday after touching a new two-week low, as investors continue to await concrete announcements for ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she is "optimistic" on the UK economy despite pressure on government finances after borrowing ...

The pound remained above the USD1.23 on Wednesday, despite some unfavourable data, as markets take the threat of Donald Trump tariffs in their stride. Sterling did surrender some earlier progress but ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves ‘s financial headache has been inflamed by a surprise jump in borrowing in December, which leapt to a four-year high of nearly £18 billion.

Government borrowing hit £17.8 billion in December, surpassing forecasts by £3.2 billion intensifying the debate over the ...

The UK budget deficit more than doubled in December largely due to interest payments, highlighting the challenges faced by Chancellor ...

UK public borrowing jumped more than expected in December, official data showed Wednesday, adding pressure to the Labour government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer as they battle economic headwinds.

Construction worker pay rose by more than 5 per cent last year, according to new official data. The Office for National ...

RACHEL Reeves today clashed with Sir Sadiq Khan over Heathrow Airport as she declared that growth “trumps other things”. The Chancellor stared down eco zealots and the London Mayor as ...

The FTSE 100 ( ^FTSE) and European stocks were higher on Wednesday as UK government borrowing rose more than expected in ...