Economics
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OECD slashes UK growth forecasts and warns on Brexit – as it happenedWorld economy would suffer spillovers if Britain votes to leave the EU, warns Paris-based thinktank in new economic forecasts -
Until governments act collectively to bolster growth, lasting recovery from the 2008-09 recession will remain elusiveWhy the global economy may need to get worse before it gets better
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Brexit possibility affects British manufacturing sectorForeign demand for goods from UK factories falls for fifth month as customers unwilling to commit to investment
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Economic growth failing to deliver prosperity for many Africans, study saysLegatum Institute index says Nigeria – Africa’s biggest economy – is only the 26th most prosperous African country, as fuel shortages hamper growth
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'Northern powerhouse' depends on productivity not rail links: thinktankCentre for Cities says plan is too focused on intercity transport rather than improving performance of individual cities
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Brexit 'would leave British workers £38 a week worse off'Leaving the EU would be a disaster for wages, jobs and employment rights, the TUC says
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George Osborne misses the point over his northern powerhouseComparisons with German and Dutch regions where productivity is already high do not stand up to scrutiny
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UK business confidence dips as EU referendum approaches, survey findsLloyds Bank’s latest survey finds confidence about trading prospects at three-year low and overall confidence also down
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It's time to expose the myths of the neoliberal economic modelAs developed economies such as Australia’s struggle to encourage growth, even the disciples of austerity are admitting that they might have it wrong
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Economists overwhelmingly reject Brexit in boost for CameronPoll shows 88% of 600 experts fear long-term fall in GDP if UK leaves single market, and 82% are alarmed over impact on household income
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Leaving EU 'could cause catastrophic worker shortages'Thinktank report finds that most EU workers in Britain would not qualify for a work visa under current rules
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Brexit could cost pensioners £32,000, chancellor saysGeorge Osborne targets older voters with claim that leaving the EU would drive up inflation, hitting pensions and house prices
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The Guardian view on the new Greek bailout: more extend, but – please – no more pretendEditorial: Even Athens’ creditors are now divided on whether it is worth carrying on with the farcical pretence that a bankrupt country is ever going to repay in full
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Robots are only making lives easier for the fewLetters: The patents and rights to these scientific, medical and technological advances have been acquired by big business and big pharma and used solely to make huge profits for the shareholders
Grogonomics Strong growth surprises markets – and workers seeing their wages shrink