Economy

U.S. inflation has become one of the most important macroeconomic stories heading into the middle of August 2026 because the next CPI release arrives at a particularly sensitive moment for the economy.

U.S. producer inflation is moving rapidly into focus as investors prepare for the next major batch of economic data.

The UK government has placed consumer prices and household finances at the centre of its latest political agenda, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham announcing a new series of measures intended to deliver what the government describes as “everyday fixes” for people facing persistent financial …

Mental health has become one of the most important challenges facing the UK's healthcare system, with demand for support increasing across different age groups and communities.

Andy Burnham's government is facing a politically difficult decision over the future of oil and gas production in the North Sea at a time when the UK is attempting to balance three competing objectives: energy security, affordable energy and the transition toward a lower-carbon …

The U.S. consumer is moving back into the centre of the macroeconomic debate as investors prepare for July retail-sales data.

The cost of travelling by train has emerged as another major issue for Andy Burnham's new government as the prime minister begins a national tour focused on household financial pressure.