UK chancellor’s trip improve ties with China has been overshadowed by sell-off in bond markets
Chancellor to promote closer ties between London and Shanghai stock exchanges while on Beijing trip
Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher
Budget changes make navigating the economic dynamics of relationships more taxing
Flood of cheaper products could hit an industry already struggling with stagnant post-pandemic demand
At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor
Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise
Bonds steady after sell-off that threatens to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rules
Rising cost of borrowing piles pressure on UK fiscal rules and government’s promises, but politics make cuts complicated
Policies vary dramatically between different countries, but striking the right balance is hard
Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze
Some 700,000 borrowers face jump in repayments when fixed-rate deals end this year
Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work
Ministers vow to stop resellers ‘fleecing the public’ after fan outcry over cost of Oasis concerts
Treasury vows to stick to its fiscal rules and says gilt markets functioning ‘in an orderly way’
13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say
Ground pound
IT provider at centre of Post Office scandal had said it would restrict bidding for public work
First-time publicly traded companies pay out more than privately held rivals since privatisation
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to credit
Ministry of Justice was department with highest average length of absence
Luton and Gatwick ruling to come this year, while Stansted and City expansion already approved
Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economy
Rising UK borrowing costs raise risk that chancellor will have to impose tighter fiscal policy as soon as March
Treasury seeks to reassure markets as gilt sell-off threatens the government’s ability to meet its fiscal rules
