Economy & Policy

Keeping older workers could hold the key for UK economy

Raising the state pension age to save billions may seem attractive to a cash-strapped government but returns from earlier rises are dwindling

Taxing times lie ahead for Labour and business

‘Never here Keir’ and a chancellor now seen as a political liability face a tough sell as a brutal fiscal reality looms over the next Budget

An economic reality check is coming

Both the country and the government must face the truth: either taxes will have to rise or services will need to be cut. We can’t have both

From mandate to mutiny: Can Starmer survive year two?

The prime minister is seeing his popularity – and his authority – fade as a series of costly U-turns make tax rises ever more likely

Give British businesses the right environment to grow

With Labour committed to spending more on defence, we need to be clearer on the trade-offs – while realising ultimately it can boost the economy

No 10 sees opportunities in Trump’s trade chaos

Labour believes a trade deal with the US will change its political fortunes, but there are numerous obstacles in the way

Tariff special with Times political editor Steven Swinford

The Business Leader team are joined by the political editor of The Times Steven Swinford to cover what you need to know about the tariffs