Unemployment hits highest rate in three years
In the three months to August, unemployment increased by 138,000.
Public finances to see £100bn hit by 2024
A 5% reduction in the economy has been blamed for the financial hit.
UK economic recovery slows in August
GDP remains 9.2% lower than pre-pandemic levels.
Unpaid BBLs ‘could cost billions’
Up to £26 billion could be lost.
Chancellor promises to ‘balance books’ amid pandemic
Sunak hinted at possible tax rises to protect the public’s finances.