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The Chancellor claimed that he had crafted a Budget for growth. The reality is Britain remains in the economic slow lane, with GDP to shrink this year

The new flagship body is set to oversee projects that will provide 25% of Britain’s electricity by 2050

Conspicuous by its absence at the coronation of Britain's King Charles III on May 6 will be the Koh-i-Noor diamond. In this edition of Coronation Countdown, FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle explains why the decision has been made not to use a crown featuring the diamond – a…

Jeremy Hunt has announced reforms to childcare, pensions and disability benefits. What do they mean for the economy?

UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt said the government plans to introduce tax incentives for UK-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as part of a broader set of plans to boost the UK's technology sector. Delivering the government's 2023 Spring Statement to the House of Commons on Wednesday, Hunt said the incentives…

Ban on Chinese owned video-sharing app marks U-turn from previous relaxed position

Chancellor raises hopes UK will avoid recession as inflation set to plunge

Jeremy Hunt, like many of his predecessors, is not blessed with a frothing economy or miles of fiscal headroom. Consequently, his self-declared task is to get Britain ‘back to work’, starting with today’s Budget.

Balfour Beatty has signalled its confidence in future growth prospects, with Britain’s largest construction company launching its third share buy-back scheme in three years.