A heatwave in the UK is defined by the Met Office as at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures exceeding a county-specific threshold, reflecting unusually hot weather ...

"Today's policymaking is constrained by a more volatile external environment with more frequent and overlapping shocks, a rising public interest bill, in part reflecting market concerns with countries' elevated ...

The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran. Source link

The colder Arctic air across the UK over the last few days has meant temperatures have struggled to reach double figures for many. Combined with some wintry showers and ...

The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said. Source link

Emer MoreauBusiness reporterGetty ImagesRyanair expects fares to rise by more than previously forecast due to "strong demand" as it predicts a big increase in passenger numbers.The budget airline said ...

Nick EdserBusiness reporterReutersFashion retail chain Next has raised its profit forecast after reporting stronger-than-expected sales over the key Christmas period.However, the retailer warned that UK sales were unlikely to ...

On Tuesday, and for a time on Christmas Eve, there will be a lot of cloud which could produce some drizzle.This will begin to break, initially in western and ...

Nick EdserBusiness reporterGetty ImagesThe UK is forecast to see the highest rate of inflation of the G7 advanced economies this year, according to an influential global policy group.The Organization ...

Storms are named by the Met Office and by the Dutch and Irish equivalents when they are judged to have the potential to cause disruption or damage.A low pressure ...

Emma HaslettBusiness reporter, BBC NewsEPAThe UK economy is forecast to grow slightly more than previously expected in 2025, but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the Chancellor ...

Malcolm Prior, Georgina Rannard, Jenny KumahBBC Rural Affairs and Climate and Science teamsGetty ImagesThe UK's rivers are forecast to hit exceptionally low levels in some parts of the country ...