Jack Barnett

Shops reported a roaring trade in fans, lighter bedding and outdoor toys, and the football World Cup is expected to boost sales of alcohol

A struggling economy and rising unemployment is holding the Bank’s policymakers back from raising interest rates despite higher inflation due to the Iran war

The Times shadow monetary policy committee warns that price rises are already baked into supply chains and the Iran peace deal remains uncertain

The nine-strong monetary policy committee voted 7-2 to keep borrowing costs at 3.75%

Andrew Bailey wants help tracing the creator of AI clips that fabricated a mock brawl on Question Time

The chancellor claims she helped to stabilise inflation despite a rise in oil prices after President Trump’s military action

Government borrowing exceeded forecasts to rise to £23.3 billion in May, exposing the fragile state of public finances

Greater Manchester mayor’s by-election win over Reform UK has paved the way for a challenge to Keir Starmer, sparking investor fears over government spending

The pound weakened and UK borrowing costs edged higher after the prime minister stepped down, laying what looks like a clear path for Andy Burnham into No 10

If Andy Burnham takes the helm, his ‘Manchesterism’ will be confronted by tough choices on growth, inflation, unemployment and the cost of living