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July proved to be a weaker month for construction, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Worrying fall in July GDP stokes fears of shallow recession this year

A general view of the Houses of Parliament in London. Picture: John Walton/PA Wire

Ex-Tory whip Chris Pincher quits as MP after losing groping appeal

Labour has urged the government to launch an urgent audit into the use of RAAC in the construction of all public sector buildings after more than 100 school building deemed at risk of collapse in England were forced to close. (Credit@ Jacob King/PA Wire)

Concrete risk in Scottish NHS buildings a 'complete unknown' says Labour

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‘No immediate risk to safety’ from crumbling concrete, says senior SNP minister

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s brother Charlie has died of cancer aged 53

Jeremy Hunt’s brother dies from cancer aged 53

The Office for National Statistics said manufacturing saw a particularly strong month in June with car production doing well.

GDP: UK economy in 'precarious place' despite surprisingly resilient growth

Political parties in Scotland have said that recent increases in minimum wage will not lift Scots out of poverty.

Real Living Wage Scotland: What is the UK National Minimum Wage now?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Former UK chancellors say living standards crunch needed to drive down inflation

Sunak and co must take hard line on profiteering amid the cost-of-living crisis Scotsman comment

Supermarkets are being told to cut the price of petrol

Supermarkets told to cut petrol prices by watchdog

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Worried about mortgage rate rises? Talk to your lender

Shoppers in Sainsbury's, as the supermarket chain has unveiled £15 million of price cuts across cupboard essentials such as rice and pasta. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Sainsbury’s cuts prices on essentials as Hunt promises interest rate 'solution'

The next Bank of England interest rate meeting has created more woes for mortgage payers. Picture: AFP/Getty Images/PA/Adobe

Bank of England hikes interest rate to 5% in fresh blow to mortgage holders

The rise in GDP was partly caused by a recovery in consumer-facing services, which grew 1 per cent, as Britons spent more on drinking and eating out (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

UK economy returns to growth in April amid buoyant services sector

A shopper walking through the aisle of a Tesco supermarket. The UK Government wants to encourage supermarket to place a price cap on basic food items such as bread. Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Plans for supermarkets to introduce price cap on basic food items such as bread

'As a Scottish-headquartered business, we are incredibly proud to be one of the biggest investors in Scotland,' says SSE boss Alistair Phillips Davies. Picture: Stuart Nicol.

SSE announces £40bn major injection in clean energy, creating thousands of jobs

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

The UK's growth prospects have been aided by surprisingly resilient consumer spending.

IMF 'eats humble pie' with dramatic UK upgrade as inflation set to cool sharply

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. The International Monetary Fund said it is not expecting the UK to enter a recession this year.

IMF dramatically upgrades outlook for UK economy

The NHS is in a critical condition and needs help (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Here's yet another warning sign about the existential threat faced by NHS

The first instalment of the £900 cost of living payments is set to land in bank accounts today. The £301 cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC will be paid to those who are eligible over the next few weeks from Tuesday, April 25.

Cost of living payment to land in bank accounts from today

Humza Yousaf will meet the Prime Minister today. Picture: PA

Yousaf to demand 'whisky fairness' in first meeting with Rishi Sunak as FM

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many households are struggling financially

Cost of living payments will start to land in bank accounts next week

Prepayment meters mean energy customers are cut off if they cannot afford to pay (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

New code of practice for energy suppliers is not enough

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is being investigated by the standards watchdog.

Rishi Sunak investigation a reminder that transparency trumps policy

The UK’s economy showed no growth in February as the nation continued to narrowly avoid dipping into a recession despite decades-high inflation.

UK economy flatlines in February as nation narrowly avoids recession

Liz Truss arrives at Conservative headquarters on September 5 after being elected party leader (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

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AAB Wealth: with the potential for punitive charges if you’ve saved above the taxable level now gone, planning for your pension has suddenly become a lot less complex

Ad Feature AAB’s Richard Johnston asks: do the pension tax changes work for you?

Grant Shapps will unveil the UK Government's energy security plans on Thursday.

Backing for Scotland Acorn carbon capture project under energy plans

Key decisions when planning for your retirement should be made at an early stage

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The Bank of England faces a tricky balancing act, weighing up inflationary pressures, market volatility and recessionary concerns.

Interest rates: Why the latest hike may not be an end to the pain

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What does high inflation mean? This is what happens when inflation rises

The rise comes after three consecutive months of slowing, driven by dining out and food price rises.

Inflation rate in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's boost to childcare funding should be replicated by the Scottish Government (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Scotland stands to benefit from Chancellor’s new Budget for growth

Teachers are among just one of the many professions striking

Who is striking and when in 2023?

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivers his Budget to the Commons (Picture: UK Parliament/Andy Bailey/PA)

Another Tory Budget, another missed chance to reverse the UK's economic decline

BBC Panorama shared research that shows the cost of fifteen years of wage stagnation on British workers

UK wage stagnation costing British workers £11,000 per year

SNP say rising energy bills show Scotland 'paying price for Westminster failure'

US President Joe Biden signs the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest package of climate change measures in US history, in August last year (Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

The UK is falling behind in the green industrial revolution – Stewart McDonald

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced the UK Government’s budget in the House of Commons - but what does it mean for the average Scot? Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Here's what the Budget means for Scottish households

Fringe Society chief excutive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe set to share £8.6m Budget boost

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's increase in government spending on childcare means the Scottish Government will get extra funding (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Budget shows UK's unwavering commitment to tackling cost-of-living crisis

Fringe Society chief executive Shona McCarthy. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh Festival Fringe chiefs defend plan for new multi-million pound HQ

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has found defending the budget far from child's play.

Analysis: Defending a budget is always harder than delivering it

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says he argued against the duty hike.

Alister Jack accused of ‘colossal failure’ over duty hike on Scotch whisky

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Experts from the industry have given an insight into what effect Jeremy Hunt’s new Spring Budget will have on the UK housing market.

What does spring budget mean for housing market? Zoopla forecast

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended plans to increase duty on Scotch whisky, despite the industry saying the rise announced in the Budget breaks a previous commitment made by the UK Government.

Jeremy Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

Smoking is now at least 15% more expensive following Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 - Credit: Adobe

Bad news for smokers: Cigarettes now cost more than ever

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt delivering his Budget to the House of Commons in London. Picture date: Wednesday March 15, 2023.

Jeremy Hunt defends Budget amid criticism over pensions giveaway for richest 1%

Martin McTague, the FSB National Chairman

Budget 2023: Muted welcome from business as many measures fail to hit the mark

Jeremy Hunt announced plans for new investment zones that he said could be as successful as Canary Wharf in London (Picture: Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Hunt's Budget optimism can't hide the harsh economic reality faced by many

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt standing at the despatch box making his annual budget statement in the House of Commons in London. Picture: Andy Bailey/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images

Why this was a Tory austerity Budget 'on stilts'

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt leaves Downing Street with the despatch box after presenting his spring budget to parliament

John McLaren: Why the scene-setter Budget neither excites nor satisfies

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