Rachel Reeves’ future was in the balance this time last year — Britain’s borrowing costs had surged, forcing the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider more tax hikes or spending cuts. Still, she survived and one year on the UK economy is treating the Labour government to some pleasant surprises.

Rachel Reeves’ future was in the balance this time last year — Britain’s borrowing costs had surged, forcing the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider more tax hikes or spending cuts. Still, she survived and one year on the UK economy is treating the Labour government to some pleasant surprises.

Rachel Reeves’ future was in the balance this time last year — Britain’s borrowing costs had surged, forcing the Chancellor of the Exchequer to consider more tax hikes or spending cuts. Still, she survived and one year on the UK economy is treating the Labour government to some pleasant surprises.

Inner London house prices recorded their biggest drop since the global financial crisis, according to official data for last year.

Inner London house prices recorded their biggest drop since the global financial crisis, according to official data for last year.

For the first time in more than a year, property agents expect house prices to rise in London, a survey revealed Thursday.

For the first time in more than a year, property agents expect house prices to rise in London, a survey revealed Thursday.