Below are full responses to the FT’s annual survey about the British economy
The sweeping, costly reforms needed to relieve overcrowded jails will test Labour’s resolve in persuading the public
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils
Announcement comes after data shows small-boat crossings rose 25% in 2024
Prime minister points to early progress despite rocky start to government
Rules governing US representatives are better equipped at closing opportunities for corruption
New public procurement rules set to allow more social enterprises and small businesses to bid in process
TUC chief Paul Nowak calls for prime minister to set out road map on public services and see off populist right
Workers at BAE Systems’ Lancashire factory assembling the fighter jet are worried about their future
Sir Chris Bryant says works must also remain a valuable part of the country’s soft power
Carmakers say current plan could lead to job cuts as shift away from petrol and diesel engines stalls
Overhaul could free up billions for real estate and infrastructure, asset managers say
Plunging poll ratings have sapped morale as UK Labour government crawls towards Christmas break
There is a danger that animal spirits and the propensity to invest expire in a vicious downward spiral
Russell Downs defends deal with Spain’s Navantia as best outcome possible to keep Titanic maker’s yards alive
Chancellor plans set-piece new year speech to reboot growth ‘mission’ as invidious fiscal choices loom
Cicero chair Iain Anderson named as a non-executive director of business department
Mayor’s property development vehicle repeatedly missed payments on £300mn debt
Lawmakers for the first time invoke a post-Brexit procedure to oppose the bloc’s tweaked labelling of chemical products
Also in this week’s newsletter, measuring the impact of Brexit on trade
Defence secretary John Healey to set out proposals for stepping up support to Kyiv
With growth at the heart of his policy platform, the prime minister is remarkably passive on the economy
Backlog in electricity network connections has been holding back renewable energy projects
Government announcement comes hours after FT reported cost of high-speed line had risen by another £9bn
