UK economy contracts again in May
Weak manufacturing and retail drive surprise decline.
Funding needed to fix struggling high streets
Reviving town centres takes more than tax reform.
Public finances face rising long-term risks
OBR warns triple lock could cost £15bn a year.
Markets stabilise after Reeves backed by PM
Bond yields fall as political uncertainty eases.
AI reduces UK entry-level job opportunities
Fewer junior roles as automation reshapes hiring patterns.