China’s economy expands at slowest pace in a year

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Chinese economy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.China’s economy grew at its slowest pace in a year in the third quarter as a trade war with the US and a prolonged property downturn weighed on momentum.Official GDP in the world’s second-largest economy rose 4.8 per cent year-on-year, compared with…

No easy way out of China’s slowdown

Listen to this article Whether looking back or looking forward, China faces two significant challenges that shaped its economy in 2025 and will continue to do so in 2026 — the US–China trade war and China’s ongoing property bust that began in 2021. China also faces a structural growth challenge as it tries to sustain high growth while being an…

How can government get the best value from using consultants?

It's often asked, both in the media and Parliament, how external consultants are used across government, with the big question being whether they’re worth the higher costs they’re typically associated with. The UK government spends over £1.3bn a year on consultants, but because of inconsistent data it’s not clear what that money achieves. Our new report and good practice guide highlight…

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