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Just one word of apologia for the Budget, then normal service will resume. No elected government and no political party...

Andrew Bailey has awarded an inflation-beating pay rise to Bank of England staff, despite repeatedly telling workers they should not...

Thanks for joining me. European markets are poised to open higher amid signs that the US Federal Reserve may soon...

Thanks for joining me. Jeremy Hunt has been accused of failing to spread “fairy dust” on his Budget by a...

The UK is not the only G7 country living beyond its means, overwhelmed by a cacophony of competing grievances. France...

Thanks for joining me. Japan’s key Nikkei index closed above the 40,000 mark for the first time today, following gains...

For instance, a 1pc point cut in the 20pc basic rate of income tax would cost £7bn per annum, while...

Around half the 320 active North Sea fields are due to cease production by 2030. Yet the UK still relies...

House prices have risen by more than 30pc in that time, meaning many young people are forced to pay a...

Thanks for joining me. We begin the day with the latest figures showing house prices increased for the first time...