Britain remains trapped in poor economic policy | Letters
Readers respond to Randeep Ramesh’s article on the flaws in Labour’s approach to the economy Randeep Ramesh certainly tackles a worthwhile and complex modern economic policy conundrum (Labour could find the money it wants without raising taxes. This is austerity by amnesia, 29 June). But his opinion that
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‘David Attenborough on a tenner’: Guardian readers’ ideas for new banknotes
Bank of England has asked public for views before first major redesign of banknotes in more than 50 years Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill and
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UK inflation rise makes it clear: the cost of living crisis has not gone away
Analysts say pressure will be on Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer, as consumers’ mood stays gloomy UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3.6% Business live – latest updates For anyone hoping the Bank of England will pick up the pace of interest rate cuts – including
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Rachel Reeves needs wider headroom against fiscal rules, ex-Bank of England deputy says
Charlie Bean says slim margin of £10bn means chancellor ‘has to neurotically fine-tune taxes to control OBR forecast’ Business live – latest updates The former Bank of England deputy governor Charlie Bean has urged Rachel Reeves to create much wider headroom against her fiscal rules – a decision
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Tell us: what would you like to see on a redesigned bank note?
Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are being redesigned. We’d like to hear your suggestions for a new theme Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are to have a major redesign for the first time in more than 50 years. Historic figures such as Winston Churchill
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The Guardian view on Trump’s crypto push: Britain is right to say no to digital currency politics | Editorial
As the US president’s family profits from private money, the Bank of England is showing necessary leadership by rejecting the hype Hype too often influences policymakers when it comes to regulating markets. So it was reassuring to hear Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, resist
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IMF warns on risks to global economy amid tariff trade shock – as it happened
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as economists say ‘risks to the global economy remain firmly to the downside’ amid Donald Trump’s trade war Donald Trump is in the UK, and by the looks of it he has been talking to someone with an interest
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New wave of mums to benefit from 24/7 breastfeeding support
Thousands of mothers and babies will benefit from extended support to breastfeeding services this year. HM GovernmentSource
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Every Russian strike is a commitment not to peace, but an attempt to destroy life and liberty in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. HM GovernmentSource
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4.2% pay rise for police officers across England and Wales
Government confirms 4.2% pay increase for all police ranks up to chief superintendents. Pay boost will be backed by £120 million funding from the Home Office. HM GovernmentSource
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