UK business activity rises faster than expected in December

“October’s borrowing figures underline the little wiggle room the chancellor has to significantly increase day-to-day spending,” Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said. “If she does want to...

Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said October’s “disappointing” public finances figures “underline the fiscal challenge that the chancellor still faces, despite the big increases in spending...

Alex Kerr, economist at Capital Economics, said rises in interest swap rates — derivative products that track interest rate expectations on which mortgage rates are based — especially since last week...