Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesThe UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January, in a blow to the government ahead of its Spring Statement later this month.The economy contracted by 0.1%, ...

Wind and waves are set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.Assets ...

Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction and services sectors. The economy ...

Getty ImagesMost growth came from the service sectorNorthern Ireland's economy grew strongly in the third quarter of 2024, the latest official data suggests.The economy expanded by 1.3% compared to ...

EPATrump gives economy speech in PennsylvaniaDonald Trump has promised big changes for the world's largest economy.An "end to the devastating inflation crisis", tariffs and big cuts to taxes, regulation ...

Shop sales in the UK unexpectedly fell in the run up to Christmas due to a "very poor month" for food being sold in supermarkets.Sales fell by 0.3% in ...

Getty ImagesThe UK economy returned to growth in November, but the expansion was less than expected.The 0.1% uptick was driven by trade for pubs, restaurants and the construction industry, ...

Getty ImagesChinese products could get more expensive for US consumers if Trump pushes ahead with new tariffsInflation, interest rates and tariffs mean 2025 is shaping up to be an ...

Getty ImagesThe UK economy had zero growth between July and September, revised official figures show.Initial figures had suggested the economy had grown by just 0.1% between July and September. ...

Getty ImagesUK interest rates have been held at 4.75% after the Bank of England voted to keep borrowing costs unchanged. In an unexpected split, three members of the nine-member ...

The UK economy shrank for the second month in a row in October as concerns about the Budget continued to weigh on confidence. Official figures showed a 0.1% drop, ...

Getty ImagesThe UK economy barely grew between July and September, with uncertainty about the Budget being blamed for the weak growth.The economy slowed over the three-month period, growing by ...