Latest headlines in Economy News
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Shoppers stuck at home shun new clothes in 2020 (BBC Economy 2021-01-22 10:36:55)
Clothing was the hardest-hit sector last year, seeing a 25% drop in sales overall. -
Clothes sales slump in worst year ever for shops (BBC Economy 2021-01-22 08:07:12)
Clothing sales were hit hardest, with the sector seeing a 25% drop in sales last year. -
UK borrowing hits highest December level on record (BBC Economy 2021-01-22 07:03:33)
Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy. -
China falling short of US trade deal targets (BBC Economy 2021-01-22 05:28:41)
The country agreed to buy $200bn worth of US goods in a trade agreement signed one year ago. -
Covid: Labour attacks Sunak over strategy to help economy (BBC Economy 2021-01-21 14:47:19)
The shadow chancellor claims her Tory counterpart has called the crisis wrong "time and again". -
Brexit: 'My meat shipment is rotting in Rotterdam' (BBC Economy 2021-01-20 16:05:32)
Brexit border hold-ups mean customers are starting to go elsewhere says UK meat exporters group. -
Low-deposit mortgages return after Covid slump (BBC Economy 2021-01-20 13:41:40)
There has been a fourfold increase in mortgage products for those offering a 10% deposit. -
UK inflation jumps despite Covid Christmas curbs (BBC Economy 2021-01-20 07:13:19)
The UK inflation rate surges to 0.6% in December from 0.3% in November despite the closure of non-essential shops. -
The economic challenge facing Joe Biden (BBC Economy 2021-01-20 00:30:42)
President-elect Joe Biden has called for major stimulus - but how much will he be able to do? -
Biden economic plans challenged at Yellen hearing (BBC Economy 2021-01-19 16:40:12)
Janet Yellen, Joe Biden's choice to be treasury secretary, appears at her confirmation hearing in Washington. -
Covid: Can my boss force me to go to work? (BBC Economy 2021-01-19 10:24:08)
As England and Scotland enter new coronavirus lockdowns, what are the rules about going to work? -
CBI calls for more business support before Budget (BBC Economy 2021-01-19 08:34:51)
The business lobby group calls for the extension of support schemes for firms affected by Covid. -
Will the UK really refuse trade deals over human rights? (BBC Economy 2021-01-19 02:23:54)
The government is being scrutinised over trade deals with countries with poor human rights records. -
Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption (BBC Economy 2021-01-18 19:51:46)
Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays. -
Covid: UK closes all travel corridors until at least 15 February (BBC Economy 2021-01-18 04:00:04)
Passengers must also quarantine for up to 10 days following the closure of all UK travel corridors. -
Covid-19: China's economy picks up, bucking global trend (BBC Economy 2021-01-18 03:39:08)
Annual growth of 2.3% puts China on course to be the only major economy to have expanded in 2020. -
Coronavirus: Concerns over bosses breaking Covid safety rules (BBC Economy 2021-01-17 14:24:02)
The Health and Safety Executive says it received 2,945 complaints about workplaces in one week. -
Can supermarket security guards help with mask rules? (BBC Economy 2021-01-15 21:55:49)
Supermarkets around the UK are stepping up enforcement of mask-wearing rules. -
Covid-19: Parents with childcare issues 'must get right to furlough' (BBC Economy 2021-01-15 17:57:50)
Labour says legal duty on employers to grant requests would ease strain on families in lockdown. -
Scottish fishermen 'sailing to Denmark to land catch' (BBC Economy 2021-01-15 17:56:11)
Red tape plus a "poor" Brexit deal mean fishermen fear for the future, says an industry body.