Matthew Davies

But critics say the government's planned day of announcements on tackling climate change has fallen far short of expectations

As the government's latest announcements on net zero loom, what lies in store for Britain's nuclear energy sector?

Protests in France have brought Europe's perennial pension problems into sharp relief

Subterranean poolside spas, bomb-proof art galleries and dazzling marble bathrooms are the must-haves on the capital's most lavish road

Governor of BoE has cautioned companies that increasing prices will also heighten inflation

Central bankers still need to squash inflation, but can they do so without damaging the banks, asks Matthew Davies

Negotiations 'heading in the right direction' with next round expected later in the year

Rate increases by central banks in 2022 pushed Lloyd's insurance into overall loss, but underwriting remained strong

Office for National Statistics figures show increase of 10.4 per cent in the year to February, compared with 10.1 per cent in January

Odds of rise in UK interest rates on Thursday have been slashed after SVB and Credit Suisse turmoil plus expected drop in inflation

Credit Suisse and US banking issues 'don't concern French and European banks', according to French central bank governor, but persistent worries drag markets lower

European Central Bank lifts deposit rate by 0.5 per cent, even as banking sector is rocked by Credit Suisse crisis

Much of the UK Chancellor's budget was aimed at getting the economy growing through job incentives and tax deductions

British Chancellor seeks to boost economy with incentives for economically inactive to return to work

As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt puts the finishing touches to his 'budget for growth', what do Britain's SMEs want him to deliver?