UK gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1.1 in 2026, as the OBR cut its previous prediction of 1.4 from last November.

The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecasts as the Iran war threatened to cast a shadow over the economy.

Award-winning rapper Ghetts was speeding and over the drink-drive limit when he mowed down a university student in a fatal hit and run, a court has heard. The grime artist, whose real name is Justin ...

A major impact of escalating conflict in the Middle East is on the world’s oil and gas supplies. Oil supplies could be affected by the conflict after Iran reportedly warned tankers on the Strait of ...

The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.

Three activists facing terrorism charges following a pro-Palestinian protest in Edinburgh are due to have their cases call in court again later this month. Hearings for Yvonne Ridley, 67; Moira ...

A restaurant and cafe business has revealed plans for a long empty town centre store. A planning application has been sent to ...

The Chancellor’s speech comes just weeks after the Bank of England downgraded its growth rating for the UK economy.

The group said it was targeting another 5 to 6 in savings over the year, after slashing costs by 5.2 last year.

The UK’s largest retail business said more than 22,000 of its staff, mainly in stores and distribution, are eligible for significant payouts.

A supermarket chain has applied to make changes to a Wiltshire store amid a £300 million investment nationally. Aldi has ...