Osborne Accused of Smoke and Mirrors Over EU Payment

U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne hasn’t fooled the British public into thinking he won a reduction in a payment demanded by the European Union, the opposition Labour Party said.

'HS3' high-speed rail link needed to boost north - Osborne

A so-called HS3 high-speed rail link in the north of England between Manchester and Leeds could help to create an economic area to rival London, Chancellor George Osborne is to say.

UK construction industry grows for fifth consecutive month

Britain's construction industry maintained its run of strong growth for the fifth month in September, according to the CIPS/Markit survey of purchasing managers in the sector.