Richard Partington

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher growth and inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely

Richard Partington Economics correspondent 3 min read Global investors are bracing for a week of volatile trading in financial markets before one of the most closely fought US elections in history.

Later October half-term break and budget uncertainty also led to lower spending, says industry

Rachel Reeves has committed not to increase taxes at Labour's next budget and said the government would need to “live within the means” of her spending plans if public services came under mounting pressure.

Donald Trump’s US election campaign threat to impose 10% levies on US trading partners could hurt the UK economy

Pay awards for public sector workers in Britain are set to overtake the private sector for the first time in four years, according to a report, amid growing business alarm at the government's tax plans.

Figures suggest cooling of job market amid concerns over rise in employers’ national insurance contributions

Richard Partington Economics correspondent 4 min read The UK can strike a US trade deal with Donald Trump while also rebuilding EU

Four years ago, when Donald Trump last occupied the White House, Liz Truss was sent on a mission.

The president-elect’s unpredictability on trade has experts guessing about his impact on the UK economy – but some find glimmers of hope in the gloom