Economic growth15 Feb 2026Could Manchester be a model for the UK to kickstart growth?With an annual growth rate of 3.1%, Manchester's economy has performed twice as well as that of the UK as a whole.15 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growthThe chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.12 Feb 202612 Feb 2026How Oxford to Cambridge became a 'growth corridor'Why is the area between the cities so significant and what is East West Rail's role in the project?12 Feb 202619 Jan 2026China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffsOfficial figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.19 Jan 202612 Dec 2025UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in OctoberThe impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.12 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Tax rises and tighter spending to hold back UK growth, OECD saysGrowth in the UK economy is expected to slow next year, an influential global policy group predicts.2 Dec 202520 Nov 2025'Historic underinvestment' holding back regionA new report presents a snapshot of the region's economy and the challenges still facing it.20 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Slow growth raises stakes even higher for the BudgetThe Budget somehow has to provide certainty, boost consumer and business confidence, and fill a large fiscal gap.13 Nov 2025...
