Scottish economic growth 'longest since 2001'

Scotland's economy has seen its longest period of uninterrupted growth since 2001, according to the Scottish government's chief economist.

Inflation in sharp rise to 1.9% in June

The rate of UK inflation rose sharply in June, pushed up by higher clothing, footwear, food and non-alcoholic drinks prices, official figures show.

Bank of England keeps UK interest rates at 0.5%

The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at a record low of 0.5% for another month.

UK economy to hit pre-recession peak by summer, BCC says

The size of the overall UK economy will this summer overtake the peak level it was at before the 2008 financial crisis, a business lobby group says.