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24 Jul 17
The government will invest £246m to make the UK a world leader in electric battery development in a bid to save millions on energy costs and boost productivity.
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24 Jul 17
The United Kingdom has seen its growth forecast downgraded by the International Monetary Fund in the latest World Economic Outlook Update.
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21 Jul 17
Public sector borrowing was £2bn higher in June this year than the same time last year, reaching £6.9bn, according to the latest official figures.
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18 Jul 17
The gig economy can offer some useful opportunities to people who struggle to work in conventional ways. The government should make the most of them, says Ben Dobson of Reform.
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18 Jul 17
Cities should be trusted to get on with delivering economic growth while parliament remains distracted by Brexit, according to a group representing the UK’s main cities outside London.
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18 Jul 17
Inflation has unexpectedly dropped to 2.6% from 2.9% between June 2017 and May 2016, according to the latest official figures.
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13 Jul 17
Devolution done well could deliver growth that would cancel out the damage that will be done to the economy by Brexit, CIPFA conference delegates have heard.
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13 Jul 17
The UK’s productivity problem starts with early years education as failures at this stage have repercussions throughout people’s lives, the CIPFA conference heard.
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23 Jun 17
Social divisions run deep. Pouring money into poor areas does not work so councils are trying radical new approaches
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21 Jun 17
Public sector net borrowing was down £300m to £6.7bn in May compared to May last year, according to the latest figures.
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20 Jun 17
The UK’s public services can only be funded through economic growth, the chancellor of the exchequer has said in his annual Mansion House speech.
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14 Jun 17
The number of public sector workers dropped by 20,000 in March 2017 compared to the same month last year, according to official figures.
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13 Jun 17
Ratings agencies have warned the inconclusive result of the election last week could damage the UK’s economic growth and credit ratings.
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13 Jun 17
The rate of inflation rose to 2.9% in May up from 2.7% in April, latest Office for National Statistics figures have revealed.
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7 Jun 17
The UK economy will slow down next year because of the uncertainty created by the Brexit negotiations, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has announced.
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5 Jun 17
The World Bank has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy to 1.7% this year.
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1 Jun 17
Facts and figures from the June edition of Public Finance magazine on voting intention, NHS spending and UK economic growth
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25 May 17
The growth rate of the UK economy was slower than expected in the first three months of the year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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24 May 17
Conservative plans to limit immigration could cost the economy and public finances billions, a report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research has found.
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23 May 17
Public sector net borrowing fell by more than thought in April - by £23.4bn to £48.7bn in the financial year ending March 2017, according to Office for National Statistics figures.
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22 May 17
A Conservative government looks likely for the next few years. What might public services look like given the effects of Brexit and a (probably) sluggish economy?
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17 May 17
The UK unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6% - its lowest in 42 years - but wage growth falling behind inflation is causing a pay squeeze, official figures show.
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11 May 17
The newly elected metro mayors will have to tackle the problem of slow inclusive growth in their areas, according to latest research.
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10 May 17
Facts and figures from the May edition of Public Finance magazine on unemployment trends, Scottish attitudes to independence and the ever-increasing retirement age
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8 May 17
Could a basic income for all citizens provide security and give people more control – or would it be complex, costly and discourage working?
24 Jul 17The government will invest £246m to make the UK a world leader in electric battery development in a bid to save millions on energy costs and boost productivity.
24 Jul 17The United Kingdom has seen its growth forecast downgraded by the International Monetary Fund in the latest World Economic Outlook Update.
21 Jul 17Public sector borrowing was £2bn higher in June this year than the same time last year, reaching £6.9bn, according to the latest official figures.
18 Jul 17The gig economy can offer some useful opportunities to people who struggle to work in conventional ways. The government should make the most of them, says Ben Dobson of Reform.
18 Jul 17Cities should be trusted to get on with delivering economic growth while parliament remains distracted by Brexit, according to a group representing the UK’s main cities outside London.
18 Jul 17Inflation has unexpectedly dropped to 2.6% from 2.9% between June 2017 and May 2016, according to the latest official figures.
13 Jul 17Devolution done well could deliver growth that would cancel out the damage that will be done to the economy by Brexit, CIPFA conference delegates have heard.
13 Jul 17The UK’s productivity problem starts with early years education as failures at this stage have repercussions throughout people’s lives, the CIPFA conference heard.
23 Jun 17Social divisions run deep. Pouring money into poor areas does not work so councils are trying radical new approaches
21 Jun 17Public sector net borrowing was down £300m to £6.7bn in May compared to May last year, according to the latest figures.
20 Jun 17The UK’s public services can only be funded through economic growth, the chancellor of the exchequer has said in his annual Mansion House speech.
14 Jun 17The number of public sector workers dropped by 20,000 in March 2017 compared to the same month last year, according to official figures.
13 Jun 17Ratings agencies have warned the inconclusive result of the election last week could damage the UK’s economic growth and credit ratings.
7 Jun 17The UK economy will slow down next year because of the uncertainty created by the Brexit negotiations, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has announced.
5 Jun 17The World Bank has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy to 1.7% this year.
1 Jun 17Facts and figures from the June edition of Public Finance magazine on voting intention, NHS spending and UK economic growth
25 May 17The growth rate of the UK economy was slower than expected in the first three months of the year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
24 May 17Conservative plans to limit immigration could cost the economy and public finances billions, a report from the Centre for Economics and Business Research has found.
23 May 17Public sector net borrowing fell by more than thought in April - by £23.4bn to £48.7bn in the financial year ending March 2017, according to Office for National Statistics figures.
22 May 17A Conservative government looks likely for the next few years. What might public services look like given the effects of Brexit and a (probably) sluggish economy?
17 May 17The UK unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6% - its lowest in 42 years - but wage growth falling behind inflation is causing a pay squeeze, official figures show.
11 May 17The newly elected metro mayors will have to tackle the problem of slow inclusive growth in their areas, according to latest research.
10 May 17Facts and figures from the May edition of Public Finance magazine on unemployment trends, Scottish attitudes to independence and the ever-increasing retirement age
8 May 17Could a basic income for all citizens provide security and give people more control – or would it be complex, costly and discourage working?
