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Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Economists say the state of public finances should not have come as a complete surprise to the new government.

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’

Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparency

World - Financial Times - October 30

England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds

Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says report

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Solving the UK’s consumption conundrum

Real earnings are rising and consumer confidence has improved yet households still choose to save their disposable income rather than spend it

World - Financial Times - October 21

An urgent update on UK wine

Libation revelation

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

The UK in Trump’s world

Plus, Kemi Badenoch’s first steps as the new Tory leader

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls

Data shows cooling jobs market as Bank of England weighs when to make next cut in interest rates

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

How vulnerable is the UK to Trumponomics?

US president-elect’s plans for tariffs, and the prospect of global trade tensions, risk leaving Britain exposed

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim

Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700

Business - Financial Times - October 17

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Third-quarter results underscore their low sensitivity to interest rates

World - Financial Times - October 29

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

Markets unsettled by extent of government borrowing as Rachel Reeves boosts spending

Business - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget spooks bond markets

UK borrowing costs hit the highest level this year after Budget announcements sink in

World - Financial Times - November 1

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The rate at which prices are rising has dropped below the Bank of England's target of 2%.

The race to shape UK industrial strategy

Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policy

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership

Privatisation is not the solution for every situation but it can be highly effective in many cases

World - Financial Times - October 15

Elizabeth Line wins UK’s Stirling Prize

East-west London railway that came in late and £4bn over budget praised as a ‘triumph of architect-led collaboration’

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK

John Calipari said Kentucky made the "perfect" choice when it hired Mark Pope to replace him. "He has a heart for the place and he has an idea of what that is."

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.

UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to transfer powers to the Scottish government to help address labour shortages.

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

The British citizen and pro-democracy activist is facing trial in Hong Kong for sedition.

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Marketing budgets fail to grow for the first time in 14 quarters, trade body finds

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

Business - Financial Times - October 17

UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.

UK cracks down on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

Sanctions include restrictions on six vessels recently identified by the FT

Business - Financial Times - October 17

How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world

Eli Lilly’s chief says the country must do more to attract business, yet budgets are tight

World - Financial Times - October 17

Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation

Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.

Sam Fender announces UK and European tour

The singer-songwriter announces his People Watching tour, which hits the road in in December.

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

No apology over Britain's historic links to the slave trade at the Commonwealth summit, says 10 Downing Street.

Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction

This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry alone

World - Financial Times - October 19

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

Warnings in Cumbria, Devon and Cornwall are issued for winds gusting up to 60mph (97km/h) and rain.

UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral

Transport secretary Louise Haigh says delivery of rail link project has been ‘dire’

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Latest in Uk 22bn

Is there a £22bn ‘black hole’ in the UK’s public finances?

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds

Solving the UK’s consumption conundrum

An urgent update on UK wine

The UK in Trump’s world

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

UK wage growth steadies as hiring stalls

How vulnerable is the UK to Trumponomics?

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim

UK borrowing rises ahead of Budget

UK banks deserve a place in the sun

Business and wealthy bear brunt of £40bn tax increases in UK Budget

UK Budget spooks bond markets

How quickly are prices rising in the UK?

The race to shape UK industrial strategy

The UK should resist calls for infrastructure public ownership

Elizabeth Line wins UK’s Stirling Prize

Calipari rooting for Pope, 'perfect' hire for UK

Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts

UK government not considering Scottish visa to attract migrants

Jimmy Lai release is a priority for the UK, says PM

Companies curb UK advertising spending ahead of the Budget

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

UK cracks down on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

How the UK can improve its ‘offer’ to the world

Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation

Sam Fender announces UK and European tour

No UK apology over slavery at Commonwealth summit

Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction

Yellow warnings in place as Storm Ashley hits

UK government to launch HS2 review as costs spiral

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