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Around 1,900 staff at Britain's largest container port will walk-out in a dispute over pay.

Firms added far more jobs than expected last month as interest rates rise to tackle inflation.

Times are already hard but the Bank of England says they'll get worse and stay that way until late 2023

The UK economy is forecast to shrink this year but what will it mean for first-time home buyers?

The retail and hospitality sectors say more government help is needed ahead of an expected recession.

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns price rises would be long-term if Bank did not act.

With the UK expected to fall into a recession later this year, our experts answer your questions about the impact.

Five people explain the change in their circumstances due to the rise in interest rates.

The Bank of England raises rates as it warns inflation will rise over 13% and the UK faces a long recession.

The recruitment blitz that followed the pandemic is cooling, according to a jobs report.

The Bank of England is predicting a recession later this year - what does that mean?

The Bank of England warns the UK will fall into recession as it raises interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75%.

Interest rates are one of the main tools used to keep the UK economy growing steadily.

The oil giant is to give its staff a bonus as households are being hit by soaring energy bills.

The Bank of England says it expects the economy to shrink, as it announces the biggest interest rate rise for 27 years.

More than half surveyed by Danske Bank expect their financial position to continue to worsen.