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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets (BBC Economy 2026-03-15 00:01:31)
Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran. -
Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 21:11:29)
The case has raised concerns about political pressure on the US central bank. -
Iran war increases importance of good UK-Ireland relations (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 15:52:59)
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK. -
Starmer and Martin agree on infrastructure projects at UK-Ireland summit (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 14:09:26)
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK. -
UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 11:26:57)
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. -
Starmer and Martin to tackle cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 11:00:33)
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK. -
Starmer and Martin discuss cost-of-living and security at UK-Ireland summit (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 11:00:33)
The second summit follows the announcement of new Irish investment of more than £900m into the UK. -
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 10:58:28)
The government's hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered. -
Dharshini David: Economy on shaky ground even before Iran war (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 10:58:28)
The government's hopes that 2026 would be the year when growth picks up are at risk of being scuppered. -
UK economy flatlines as people cut back on eating out (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 09:43:21)
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. -
UK economy saw zero growth in January ahead of Iran war (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 08:35:19)
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. -
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 07:46:47)
The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. -
UK economy failed to grow in January, figures show (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 07:20:32)
Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. -
Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note (BBC Economy 2026-03-13 02:00:04)
Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery". -
Why animals will replace historical figures on bank notes (BBC Economy 2026-03-12 18:07:18)
British wildlife will replace historical figures on the next series of Bank of England banknote -
The Briefing Room (BBC Economy 2026-03-12 13:30:00)
Oil and gas shipments from the Gulf have slowed dramatically - what are the repercussions? -
How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas (BBC Economy 2026-03-12 13:11:26)
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock. -
A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains (BBC Economy 2026-03-12 00:02:54)
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store. -
US inflation stable ahead of Iran shock (BBC Economy 2026-03-11 13:38:42)
With energy prices jumping, analysts say the report might be viewed as a "historical artefact". -
Wildlife to replace historical figures on banknotes - and you get a say (BBC Economy 2026-03-11 10:36:33)
The public will help choose which animals and birds will appear on the Bank of England's new notes.