How can companies keep recruiting the right people when so many are already in work?

Low unemployment: A challenge for employers?

The pay squeeze on UK households has intensified with wage growth falling further behind inflation, as employment reached a record high.


Wages fail to keep pace with record employment rates

The university's Vice-Chancellor believes the government's offer to EU Nationals in Britain doesn't go anywhere near far enough.

Cambridge University warns of 'Brexodus'

Given how dependent the rest of world is on China, its $33 trillion debt could affect the UK - and here's why. 



China's debt and why it matters to us

The Bank's alarming warning to lenders could spark trouble too for consumers. So why are the financial experts so worried?

The Bank of England's £11.4bn warning

On Thursday the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England decides as it does every month whether or not to raise interest rates.

Are interest rates about to rise?

Conventional wisdom suggests that bad weather could dampen Labour's hopes at the General Election - but does it hold up to scrutiny?

Will rain on election day mean a washout for Labour?

Economics have warned of drastic consequences if Prime Minister Theresa May fulfills her pledge to walk away from a "bad" Brexit offering.

Why 'no deal' would be very bad for British trade

Labour has pledged to boost NHS funding, renationalise the railways and scrap university fees - but do the numbers add up?

Noreena on the Numbers: Draft Labour Manifesto

The Bank of England expects the economy to do slightly worse this year than it forecast.

Bank of England warns of 'moderate' growth

Both Labour and the Lib Dems unveiled their education election pledges today - but do the numbers add up?

Noreena on the Numbers: Education Spending

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

How could the future of Olympic sport look under Lord Seb Coe? 

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Inflation no longer burns white hot - but it's still glowing

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston provides analysis on the government's refusal to pay compensation to Waspi women over state pensions.

Noreena Hertz

Former Economics Editor