Extend UK furlough or risk job cuts and loss of key skills, warn manufacturers

7 Sep,2020 | Business, The Guardian

UK job furlough scheme Long-term competitiveness at risk if scheme ends for critical industrial sectors, says Make UK

How much did the Covid-19 lockdown really cost the UK? | Larry Elliott

6 Sep,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Economics viewpoint Economics How much did the Covid-19 lockdown really cost the UK? Larry Elliott Economists have conducted a cost-benefit analysis of the blanket shutdown. It makes for grim reading

Hope for some, heartbreak for others as house prices go through the roof

5 Sep,2020 | Business, The Guardian

UK house prices have hit a record high since the lifting of lockdown, after the fastest monthly growth in property values in August since 2004, fuelled by the release of pent-up demand and the government’s stamp duty cut.Despite Britain plunging into the deepest...

Fresh measures needed to prop up UK economy, Bank official says

4 Sep,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Bank of England Michael Saunders warns ‘sweet spot’ caused by massive fiscal support is coming to an end Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage

Stock markets rebound after US tech selloff – business live

4 Sep,2020 | Business, The Guardian

Rolling live coverage of business, economics and financial markets ahead of US non-farm payrolls data LIVE Updated