Richard Partington

Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent Investing in the UK transport network to make it fully accessible to disabled passengers

Despite promises of successive governments, gap between richest and poorest areas consistent since 1997

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent The business secretary, Peter Kyle , has warned UK pension funds to “get off their high horses” and invest in Britain or be forced to do so by law.

Business secretary Peter Kyle says asset managers should feel a patriotic duty to make the UK a success

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent The UK's public spending watchdog has said it plans to investigate the Lower Thames

Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle this year could cause a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028.

Exclusive: Campaigners voice concerns over rising costs of £11bn Essex to Kent road tunnel

Weather cycle threatens harvests worldwide, adding to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war

Economists are warning that a “super” El Niño weather cycle this year could cause a severe shock to global food prices lasting into 2028.