Latest headlines in Economy News
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Unlimited contactless cards may lead to spending sprees (BBC Economy 2025-09-13 23:05:08)
Spontaneous spending is likely to rise if the £100 limit on contactless cards is scrapped, academics say.
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UK economy saw zero growth in July (BBC Economy 2025-09-12 06:12:23)
The economy failed to grow, official figures show, following a 0.4% expansion in June.
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When is the Budget and what might be in it? (BBC Economy 2025-09-11 15:00:40)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
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US inflation rises ahead of key interest rate decision (BBC Economy 2025-09-11 14:05:50)
The pace of price rises ticked up as focus turns to the next move by the US Federal Reserve.
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Blow for UK drugs sector as Merck scraps £1bn expansion (BBC Economy 2025-09-11 07:29:33)
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
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US pharma giant Merck scraps £1bn UK expansion (BBC Economy 2025-09-11 06:00:14)
The firm, known as MSD in Europe, said there has been a lack of investment in life sciences.
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Major pharma firm scraps £1bn UK expansion (BBC Economy 2025-09-10 20:34:28)
MSD, also known as Merck, says it will move its research to the US and cut more than 100 UK jobs.
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US watchdog launches review into economic data collection (BBC Economy 2025-09-10 17:24:53)
The move follows White House criticism of the Bueau of Labor Statistics.
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Samantha Cameron's fashion label Cefinn to shut (BBC Economy 2025-09-10 14:04:13)
The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
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Samantha Cameron's fashion label Cefinn to close down (BBC Economy 2025-09-10 12:03:54)
The womenswear brand says higher costs and tough trading conditions have taken their toll.
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Contactless card payments could become unlimited and £100 cap scrapped (BBC Economy 2025-09-09 23:10:59)
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
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Contactless card payments could become unlimited (BBC Economy 2025-09-09 23:10:59)
Card providers would be allowed to set their own contactless card payment limit, under the regulator's plans.
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US created 911,000 fewer jobs than thought in year to March (BBC Economy 2025-09-09 16:19:18)
The weaker-then-expected figure bolstered concerns about the health of the world's largest economy.
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Car finance compensation should be paid next year (BBC Economy 2025-09-09 11:24:18)
Millions of motorists are in line for payouts after being mis-sold loans to buy new and used cars.
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Badenoch 'worried' UK may need IMF bailout (BBC Economy 2025-09-09 03:24:12)
The Conservative leader tells the BBC the UK could be forced to go "cap in hand" unless the government delivers a plan for economic growth.
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Market ructions and cabinet reshuffles will help shape Reeves' Budget (BBC Economy 2025-09-07 00:12:49)
OBR spreadsheets, bond markets, and backbench unhappiness on cuts will all influence the chancellor's thinking.
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US job market weakens further in August, raising fears over economy (BBC Economy 2025-09-05 14:12:55)
Employers added just 22,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3%.
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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (BBC Economy 2025-09-05 11:01:56)
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
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Sunny weather and football boosted retail sales in July (BBC Economy 2025-09-05 10:29:36)
Sales volumes rose by a stronger-than-expected 0.6% in July, official statistics show.
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Trump's Fed pick says he will keep White House job (BBC Economy 2025-09-04 18:19:18)
Democrats say the arrangement indicates Stephen Miran would be Trump's "puppet" at the central bank.