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UK firms react to Trump tariffs: 'It's a huge blow to Scotland's whisky industry' (BBC Economy 2025-04-02 20:34:37)
Business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us what US tariffs could mean for them.
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Investigation launched into UK's statistics agency (BBC Economy 2025-04-01 14:40:05)
The Office for National Statistics is under review after criticism about the reliability of its data.
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How much has the minimum wage gone up? (BBC Economy 2025-04-01 08:02:03)
Three and a half million low-paid workers saw their wages increase on 1 April.
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Council tax and energy bill rises hit single parents hardest (BBC Economy 2025-04-01 08:01:11)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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Warning bill rises hit single parents hardest (BBC Economy 2025-04-01 08:01:11)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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How much more will low paid workers get in their wages? (BBC Economy 2025-04-01 05:20:41)
The new National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates take effect from Tuesday.
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Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises (BBC Economy 2025-03-31 23:04:57)
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
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'I want a good job. I don't want to rely on universal credit' (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 17:41:11)
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
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'We're hoping our £1,200 mortgage deal could fall' (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 17:41:11)
The chancellor has given an update on her plans for the economy - how are ordinary people tackling their own financial challenges?
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Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 17:04:27)
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
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How much is the minimum wage going up? (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 17:00:52)
Three and a half million low-paid workers will see their wages increase on 1 April.
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Warning taxes could still rise despite benefit cuts (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 15:51:27)
Global uncertainty over Trump's tariffs could derail the chancellor's plans, economists warn.
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The five steps that could lead to UK tax rises in October (BBC Economy 2025-03-27 14:29:04)
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
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Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:22:45)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
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Faisal Islam: Reeves is in danger of being boxed in by her own rules (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:07:06)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
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Morgan doesn't know 'direct effect' of welfare cuts (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:02:24)
First minister awaiting Wales-specific impact assessment requested two weeks before Spring Statement.
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Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 17:20:29)
The chancellor is set to meet her financial rules, but her room for manoeuvre remains tight, leading to speculation over tax rises.
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Extra military tech spend benefits Wales - Reeves (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 16:43:26)
Chancellor says Welsh firms to gain share of £2bn extra funding for cutting edge military technology.
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First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 15:43:25)
The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
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Who are the millions of Britons not working? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 15:23:42)
About a quarter of the working age population - those aged 16 to 64 - do not currently have a job.