Latest headlines in Economy News
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EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035 (BBC Economy 2025-12-16 17:10:57)
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
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US unemployment rose in November to a four-year high (BBC Economy 2025-12-16 16:31:50)
However, the mixed official report still leaves room for debate among central bankers.
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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change? (BBC Economy 2025-12-15 17:31:34)
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
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'I'm 11 years old and I interviewed the Chancellor' (BBC Economy 2025-12-14 09:04:42)
Theo, from Doncaster, talks about the importance of financial education in schools.
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What is GDP and how fast is the UK's economy growing? (BBC Economy 2025-12-12 10:27:50)
The strength of the UK economy helps determine how much tax the government collects to pay for services.
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UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October (BBC Economy 2025-12-12 08:39:04)
The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.
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UK economy shrank unexpectedly in October (BBC Economy 2025-12-12 07:19:29)
The economy contracted by 0.1% whereas analysts had expected to see slight growth.
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Inquiry into role of Budget watchdog launched by MPs (BBC Economy 2025-12-12 00:06:37)
It comes after intense scrutiny of the Office for Budget Responsibility in the run-up to the Budget.
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Fed lowers interest rates but future cuts uncertain (BBC Economy 2025-12-10 21:11:44)
The US central bank lowered interest rates for the third time this year, but the outlook for further cuts remains murky.
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Trump vows to make US affordable again, as Americans feel the pinch (BBC Economy 2025-12-10 10:37:41)
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
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Why has the price of silver hit a record high? (BBC Economy 2025-12-10 05:13:58)
The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.
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Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch (BBC Economy 2025-12-10 03:09:33)
The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.
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Budget could knock 0.5% off inflation next year, Bank chief says (BBC Economy 2025-12-09 18:50:47)
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
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Budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says (BBC Economy 2025-12-09 18:50:47)
Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.
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Trump hits the road to sell economic message and counter cost of living concerns (BBC Economy 2025-12-09 17:57:03)
The US president will hold an event in Pennsylvania, where he is expected to address the key issue of affordability.
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Rayner urges MPs not to 'blink or buckle' on employment rights (BBC Economy 2025-12-09 10:28:07)
The government U-turned on protection against dismissal from day one last month in a bid to pass the bill.
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Reeves will not face ethics probe over pre-Budget remarks (BBC Economy 2025-12-05 15:04:38)
The chancellor has been accused of painting an overly-negative picture of the economy to justify tax rises.
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Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests (BBC Economy 2025-12-04 13:26:39)
Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.
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Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told (BBC Economy 2025-12-04 10:53:28)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.
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People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners (BBC Economy 2025-12-03 19:52:33)
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.