Economy

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

AI robots and plastic made from peas - science to watch in 2026

The French university where spies go for training

FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time

Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic

US economy grows at fastest pace in two years

Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job?

Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety

What is GDP and how fast is the UK's economy growing?

London's West End bucks Christmas shopping trends

How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter?

Retail sales fall as Black Friday deals fail to lure shoppers

AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor

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Will pre-Christmas interest rate cut be enough to boost UK economy next year?

Interest rates cut to 3.75% but further reductions to be 'closer call'

Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November

Why are UK prices still rising?

How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings?

Trump announces 'warrior dividend' for troops as he defends economic record

Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you

Lower clothing and food prices help inflation fall by more than expected

US unemployment rose in November to a four-year high